Vincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 2:1

Vincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 2:1 - 2:1

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 2:1 - 2:1

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2:1 - 2:1
2:2 - 2:2
2:3 - 2:3
2:4 - 2:4
2:6 - 2:6
2:7 - 2:7
2:8 - 2:8
2:9 - 2:9
2:10 - 2:10
2:11 - 2:11
2:12 - 2:12
2:13 - 2:13
2:14 - 2:14
2:16 - 2:16

With excellency (καθ ὑπεροχὴν)

Lit., according to elevation or superiority. The noun occurs only here and 1Ti 2:2, where it is rendered authority. The phrase expresses the mode of his preaching. For similar adverbial phrases, see καθ ὑπερβολήν exceedingly or according to excess, Rom 8:13; κατὰ κράτος mightily or according to might, Act 19:20. Construe with declaring.

Declaring (καταγγέλλων)

Rev., proclaiming. See on 1Jo 1:5; see on Act 17:23. Authoritative proclamation is implied. The word is found only in the Acts and in Paul.

Testimony (μαρτύριον)

Some of the best texts read μυστήριον mystery. So Rev. See on Rom 11:25.