Verse 12
12. others—whether true apostles (1 Corinthians 9:5) or false ones (2 Corinthians 11:20).
we rather—considering our greater labors for you (2 Corinthians 11:20- :).
suffer all things—without complaining of it. We desire to conceal (literally, "hold as a water-tight vessel") any distress we suffer from straitened circumstances. The same Greek is in 2 Corinthians 11:20- :.
lest we . . . hinder . . . gospel—not to cause a hindrance to its progress by giving a handle for the imputation of self-seeking, if we received support from our flock. The less of incumbrance and expense caused to the Church, and the more of work done, the better for the cause of the Gospel (2 Timothy 2:4).
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