John Bengel Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:6 - 12:6

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:6 - 12:6


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2Co 12:6. Οὐκ ἔσομαι ἄφρων, I shall not be a fool) In the preceding chapter also he spake the truth, and yet he ascribes folly to himself; namely, because he gloried concerning things by no means glorious [viz. his sufferings], hence of things most glorious.-φείδομαι, I forbear) I treat of these things sparingly.-μή τις, lest any one) O how many are there even among theologians, who have no reverent dread in treating of such things! [Not a few allow themselves to be thought of both at home and abroad more highly than is lawful; but how remarkably may they be considered as defrauding themselves in that way of a share in the honour which is in the power of GOD. If indeed you rejoice in the privileges of the sons of GOD, see that this your light may shine, but remember to use with caution and moderation extraordinary circumstances.-V. g.]-βλέπει· ἀκούει, sees, hears) in common life, while I am unable to prevent it.