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 (2 Corinthians 4:1), their sincerity is vouched (2 Corinthians 4:2), an objection is obviated (2 Corinthians 4:3, 4:4), and their integrity proved, 2 Corinthians 4:5-4:7. II. Of their courage and patience under their sufferings. Where see what their sufferings were, together with their allays (2 Corinthians 4:8-4:12), and what it was that kept them from sinking and fainting under them, 2 Corinthians 4:13-4:18. MHBCC 1083.1