2 Coríntios 11

2 Coríntios 11

Hughes - "It is concern, loving anxious concern, for the spiritual welfare of those who are his children in Christ which moves him so strongly – so much so that he is prepared to appear to indulge in what he calls 'a little foolishness' by speaking about himself, in order to counteract the impact of the intruders who in their foolishness have been extolling themselves" (The Second Epistle to the Corinthians -- The New International Commentary on the New Testament) James Denney - "It is not the genuine Paul who figures here; it is Paul playing a part to which he has been compelled against his will, acting in a character which is as remote as possible from his own. It is the character native and proper to the other side; and when Paul . . . assumes it, . . . he not only preserves his modesty and his self-respect, but lets his opponents see what he thinks of them. He plays the fool for the occasion, and of set purpose; they do it always, and without knowing it, like men to the manner born" (2 Corinthians 11) Recall that abhorred self-commendation (2Co 10:12, 13, 17, 18; cf. Pr. 27:2). I wish (ophelon) that you would bear (anechomai) with me in a little foolishness (aphrosune); but indeed you are bearing (anechomai) with me - KJV ends this sentence like this "Indeed bear with me" which