Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 10:12

12 For we dare not make our selves of the number, or compare our selves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves amongst themselves, are not wise .

This whole Verse is a reflection upon the false Teachers of the Church of Corinth, from whose manners Paul purgeth himself. I (saith he) dur[illegible: 1 letter]t no[illegible: 1 letter], as some others, magnify my self, nor compare my self with those that do so. Neither is it any wisdom in them to contemn and despise others, in comparison of themselves; for observe, what measures they take, they only measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves amongst themselves, that is, with Birds of their own Feather, such as are like unto themselves, and of their own Faction and Party: which no wise men would do.

Marginal references: Chap. 3.1. & 5.12.; Or, understand it not.