6. And —"Now," marking transition. in a figure transferred to myself —that is, I have represented under the persons of Apollos and myself what really holds good of all teachers, making us two a figure or type of all the others. I have mentioned us two, whose names have been used as a party cry; but under our names I mean others to be understood, whom I do not name, in order not to shame you [ESTIUS]. not to think, &c.—The best manuscripts omit "think." Translate, "That in us (as your example) ye might learn (this), not (to go) beyond what is written." Revere the silence of Holy Writ, as much as its declarations: so you will less dogmatize on what is not expressly revealed ( Deuteronomy 29:29 ). puffed up for one —namely, "for one (favorite minister) against another." The Greek indicative implies, "That ye be not puffed up as ye are. " return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
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