2 Coríntios 6:8-10 NVT

By honour and dishonour; rather, by glory and dishonour . There is no need to change here the meaning of διὰ , "by means of," to "through," i.e. "amid." The honour and dishonor are alike means which contribute to the commendation of the ministry. Of our Lord some said, "He is a deceiver," while others said, "He is a good man" ( John 7:12 ); and the dispraise of some is the highest praise ( Matthew 5:11 ). Compare with the whole passage 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 , where we see that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown; literally, as being ignored; as those whom no one cares to recognize . And yet well known. "And becoming fully recognized." "Recognized" by God ( 1 Corinthians 13:12 ), and ultimately by all good men ( 2 Corinthians 11:6 ), though they might be contemptuously ignored by men. As dying ( 2 Corinthians 1:9 ; 2 Corinthians 4:10 , 2 Corinthians 4:11 ). Behold . The word calls attention to what seemed like a daily miracle. The paradox of the Greek tragedian— "Who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:10

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing . The early Christians always insist on "joy" as one of the fruits of the Spirit (comp. Matthew 5:10-12 ), and especially joy in the midst of grief and anguish ( Romans 5:3 ; Romans 14:17 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16 , "Rejoice always"). The best proof that this was no mere phraseology, but an amazing and new charism granted to the world, may be seen in the Epistle to the Philippians. It was written when St. Paul was old, poor, deserted, imprisoned, in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:8

By honor and dishonor - The apostle is still illustrating the proposition that he and his fellow-laborers endeavored to give no offence 2 Corinthians 6:3, and to commend themselves as the ministers of God, 2 Corinthians 6:4. He here 2 Corinthians 6:8-10 introduces another group of particulars in which it was done. The main idea is, that they endeavored to act in a manner so as to commend the ministry and the gospel, whether they were in circumstances of honor or dishonor, whether lauded or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown - As those who are deemed to be of an obscure and ignoble rank in life, unknown to the great, unknown to fame. The idea, I think, is, that they went as strangers, as persons unknown, in preaching the gospel. Yet, though thus unknown they endeavor to commend themselves as the ministers of God. Though among strangers; though having no introduction from the great and the noble, yet they endeavored so to act as to convince the world that they were the ministers of God. This could he done... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:10

As sorrowful - (λυπούμενοι lupoumenoi). Grieving, afflicted, troubled, sad. Under these sufferings we seem always to be cast down and sad. We endure afflictions that usually lead to the deepest expressions of grief. If the world looks only upon our trials, we must be regarded as always suffering, and always sad. The world will suppose that we have cause for continued lamentation (Doddridge), and they will regard us as among the most unhappy of mortals. Such, perhaps, is the estimate which the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 6:8-10

2 Corinthians 6:8-10. By honour and dishonour When we are present; by evil report and good report When we are absent. Who could bear honour and good report, were they not balanced by dishonour and evil report? As deceivers Artful, designing men. So the world represents all true ministers of Christ; yet true Upright, sincere, in the sight of God. As unknown For the world knoweth us not, as it knew him not: yet well known To God, and to those who are the seals of our ministry. As... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

The power of love (5:11-6:13)Because Paul knows that he is accountable to Christ, he knows what it means to fear the Lord, and this makes him more diligent in his service. God knows that his motives are pure and he trusts that the Corinthians know also (11).In making these statements, Paul is not trying to write a recommendation for himself. He is trying to give his supporters reason to be bold in defending him against those who criticize him (12). They may have seen him display his feelings in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 6:8

honour = glory. Greek. doxa. See p. 1611. dishonour = shame. Greek. atimia . See Romans 1:26 . evil report . Greek. dusphemia. Only here. good report . Greek. euphemia. Only here. deceivers . Greek. planos. Occurs elsewhere, Matthew 27:63 , 1Ti 4:1 , 2 John 1:7 . true . App-175 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 6:8-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 6:8

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