Probably all these may be intended, for the apostle’s expression is plural, ἀλαζονείαις, ‘ye glory in your boastings;’ though I conceive the latter is principally intended, their avowing their confidence, notwithstanding the many threatenings which were ready to be executed upon them. For, though the apostle’s doctrine be of general use, and at all times we must conceive our purposes with submission to the will of God, yet his chief drift is to check the security, carelessness, and carnal confidence