| Geneva Study Bible Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. People's New Testament 11:22 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Of pure Hebrew stock? So was Paul. See Php 3:5. Are they Israelites? so am I. He was of the seed of Jacob, and the heir of the promises to Israel. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I Not only of the fleshly, but of the spiritual seed of Abraham. Wesley's Notes 11:22 Are they Hebrews, Israelites, the seed of Abraham - These were the heads on which they boasted. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 22. Hebrews . Israelites . the seed of Abraham-A climax. "Hebrews," referring to the language and nationality; "Israelites," to the theocracy and descent from Israel, the "prince who prevailed with God" (Ro 9:4); "the seed of Abraham," to the claim to a share in the Messiah (Ro 11:1; 9:7). Compare Php 3:5, "An Hebrew of the Hebrews," not an Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew, but a Hebrew in tongue, and sprung from Hebrews. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 11:22-33 The apostle gives an account of his labours and sufferings; not out of pride or vain-glory, but to the honour of God, who enabled him to do and suffer so much for the cause of Christ; and shows wherein he excelled the false apostles, who tried to lessen his character and usefulness. It astonishes us to reflect on this account of his dangers, hardships, and sufferings, and to observe his patience, perseverance, diligence, cheerfulness, and usefulness, in the midst of all these trials. See what little reason we have to love the pomp and plenty of this world, when this blessed apostle felt so much hardship in it. Our utmost diligence and services appear unworthy of notice when compared with his, and our difficulties and trials scarcely can be perceived. It may well lead us to inquire whether or not we really are followers of Christ. Here we may study patience, courage, and firm trust in God. Here we may learn to think less of ourselves; and we should ever strictly keep to truth, as in God's presence; and should refer all to his glory, as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for evermore. | 
