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 as

ministers of God (ως θεου διακονο) under three aspects, the first with

in (εν) verses 2. Corinthians 6:3-7, the second with

by (δια) verses 2. Corinthians 6:7; 2. Corinthians 6:8, the third with

as (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).