We commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory in our behalf; that you may have somewhat to answer them who glory in face, and not in heart.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
For--the reason why he leaves the manifestation of his sincerity in preaching to their consciences (Co2 3:1), namely, his not wishing to "commend" himself again. occasion to glory-- (Co2 1:14), namely, as to our sincerity. in appearance--Greek, "face" (compare Sa1 16:7). The false teachers gloried in their outward appearance, and in external recommendations (Co2 11:18) their learning, eloquence, wisdom, riches, not in vital religion in their heart. Their conscience does not attest their inward sincerity, as mine does (Co2 1:12).
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