2Cor 11:6 | RWP | e4.org | Rude in speech ( ιδιωτης τω λογω ). Locative case with ιδιωτης for which word see on ; , , . The Greeks regarded a man as ιδιωτης who just attended to his own affairs ( τα ιδια ) and took no part in public life. Paul admits that he is not a professional orator (cf. ), but denies that he is unskilled in knowledge ( αλλ' ου τη γνωσε ). Among all men ( εν πασιν ). He has made his mastery of the things of Christ plain among all men. He knew his subject.

‏ 2 Corinthians 11:6

Rude in speech ( ιδιωτης τω λογω ). Locative case with ιδιωτης for which word see on Ac 4:13; 1Co 14:16, 23, 24. The Greeks regarded a man as ιδιωτης who just attended to his own affairs ( τα ιδια ) and took no part in public life. Paul admits that he is not a professional orator (cf. 10:10), but denies that he is unskilled in knowledge ( αλλ' ου τη γνωσε ).

Among all men ( εν πασιν ). He has made his mastery of the things of Christ plain among all men. He knew his subject.