2Cor 6:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. By . . . by, &c.—rather, as Greek, "In . . . in," implying not the instrument, but the sphere or element in which his ministry moved. knowledge —spiritual: in Gospel mysteries, unattainable by mere reason ( ). long-suffering . . . kindness —associated with "charity" or " love " ( ), as here. by the Holy Ghost —in virtue of His influences which produce these graces, and other gifts, "love unfeigned" being the foremost of them.

2 Corinthians 6:6

6. By . . . by, &c.—rather, as Greek, "In . . . in," implying not the instrument, but the sphere or element in which his ministry moved.

knowledge—spiritual: in Gospel mysteries, unattainable by mere reason (1Co 2:6-16; 2Co 3:6, 17, 18).

long-suffering . . . kindness—associated with "charity" or "love" (1Co 13:4), as here.

by the Holy Ghost—in virtue of His influences which produce these graces, and other gifts, "love unfeigned" being the foremost of them.