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2Co 11:21. Κατὰ ἀτίμιαν, in the way of ignominy [as concerning reproach]) as if I were already considered as one dishonoured [‘despised’]. See 1Co 4:10, and from the same passage we may also compare the term weak with this before us, and wise, φρόνιμοι, at 2Co 11:19. Comp. with the use of κατὰ here, the καθʼ ὑστέρησιν, in respect of, in the way of, want, Php 4:11.-ὡς ὅτι ἡμεῖς ἠσθενήσαμεν) as though we had been weak in mind, having nothing, of which we might boast and in which we might show boldness. The antithesis follows: but wherein soever any one is bold: the weak and dishonoured [ἄτιμοι] cannot boast, but still I will be bold; comp. 2Co 11:30.-ἐν ἀφροσύνῃ, foolishly) So he terms it κατʼ ἄνθρωπον, after the manner of men: comp. v. 16; and for the sake of modesty.