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Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God;
2 Corinthians 3:5 — KJV
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2 Corinthians 3:5
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Commentary
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:5
Theological / DevotionalSufficient. Gr. hikanos, “sufficient,” “enough.” The noun form of the word is translated “sufficiency” later in v. 5, and its verb form, “made … able,” in v. 6. Paul has discharged his God-appointed commission to the best of his ability, and does not hesitate to express confidence that his ministry has been a success. But all credit for being an effective instrument belongs to God.
Think any thing. That is, to arrive at any conclusions respecting his own ministry. Though his own appraisal of his workmanship might be faulty, no one can deny that his labors have been fruitful for the kingdom. The principles of the kingdom are indelibly inscribed upon the hearts and lives of his converts.
Of ourselves. That is, from ourselves, originating with ourselves. Paul denies any credit whatever for the success that has attended his ministry.
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