Bible Dictionary
By
In the expression “by myself” in 1 Corinthians 4:4, “by” has the obsolete sense of “against.” Paul means that his conscience does not acquit him, even though he is not aware of wrongdoing.
Biblical Usage
Paul says that his conscience is not aware of wrongdoing against himself, yet this does not make him finally justified. The supplied translations render the expression “against myself.”
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