2 Corinthians 6:4

But in everything commending ourselves

(αλλ' εν παντ συνιστανοντες εαυτους). Paul gives a marvellous summary of his argument about the dignity and glory of ministers of Christ asministers of God

(ως θεου διακονο) under three aspects, the first within

(εν) verses 2 Corinthians 6:3-7, the second withby

(δια) verses 2 Corinthians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 6:8, the third withas

(ως) verses 2 Corinthians 6:9-10. The negative view with εν we have in verse 2 Corinthians 6:3, then the positive in verses 2 Corinthians 6:4-7. Each word carries a story that can be filled in from Paul's own life as a preacher with an echo in that of us all.In distresses

(εν στενοχωριαις). In tight places (2 Corinthians 12:10). Late word from στενοχωρεω (see on 2 Corinthians 4:8).