In this chapter we have an account, I. Of the constancy of the apostle and his fellow-labourers in their work. Their constancy in declared , their sincerity is vouched , an objection is obviated , and their integrity proved, 2 Cor. 4:5–7. II. Of their courage and patience under their sufferings.

The apostle had, in the foregoing chapter, been magnifying his office, upon the consideration of the excellency or glory of that gospel about which he did officiate; and now in this chapter his design is to vindicate their ministry from the accusation of false teachers, who charged them as…

In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe, I. How their sufferings, and patience under them, are declared, 2 Cor. 4:8–12.