Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: