Ambrosiaster : Those who hated the apostles thought that they were dying every day of their lives as the price for their wickedness. But because the apostles were preaching with God's approval, they kept being rescued from death by the help of Christ. — COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES John Chrysostom : "As unknown, and yet well known." This is, "by glory and dishonor." For by some they were well known and much sought after, whilst others designed not to know them at all. "As dying, and behold, we live." As under sentence of death and condemned; which was itself also matter of dishonor. But this he said, to show both the unspeakable power of God and their own patience. For so far as those who plotted against us were concerned, we died; and this is what all suppose; but by God's aid we escaped the dangers. Then to manifest also on what account God permits these things, he added, "As chastened, and not killed." Showing that the gain accruing to them from their temptations, even before the rewards, was great, and that their enemies against their will did them service. — Homily 12 on 2 Corinthians Pelagius : Paul and his companions were unknown to the wicked and reprobate but well known to the faithful and just. — COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 6