2Cor 5:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. For —the reason why he leaves the manifestation of his sincerity in preaching to their consciences ( ), namely, his not wishing to "commend" himself again. occasion to glory — ( ), namely, as to our sincerity. in appearance — Greek, "face" (compare ). The false teachers gloried in their outward appearance, and in external recommendations ( ) their learning, eloquence, wisdom, riches, not in vital religion in their heart. Their conscience does not attest their inward sincerity, as mine does ( ).

2 Corinthians 5:12

12. For—the reason why he leaves the manifestation of his sincerity in preaching to their consciences (2Co 3:1), namely, his not wishing to "commend" himself again.

occasion to glory— (2Co 1:14), namely, as to our sincerity.

in appearance—Greek, "face" (compare 1Sa 16:7). The false teachers gloried in their outward appearance, and in external recommendations (2Co 11:18) their learning, eloquence, wisdom, riches, not in vital religion in their heart. Their conscience does not attest their inward sincerity, as mine does (2Co 1:12).