Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
For—the reason why he leaves the manifestation of his sincerity in preaching to their consciences (II Corinthians 3:1), namely, his not wishing to "commend" himself again.
occasion to glory— (II Corinthians 1:14), namely, as to our sincerity.
in appearance—Greek, "face" (compare I Samuel 16:7). The false teachers gloried in their outward appearance, and in external recommendations (II Corinthians 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 (II Corinthians 1:12).
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