Apparently, titus made his journey across the aegean sea to corinth and was to return by land to meet paul at troas 2 corinthians 2. Commentary on the second epistle of paul to the corinthians. Pastor david guziks bible commentaries have enjoyed critical acclaim and wide use on the internet. The apostle farther explains the reasons why he did not pay his intended visit to the corinthians, 2 corinthians 2. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. Because so many of the topics treated in these epistles are occasional and closely related to particular cultural circumstances, 1 and 2 corinthians offer potent opportunities to observe how the unchanging gospel, taught in the languages and cultures of the first century, was first applied to changing circumstances. Gods comfort in the ministry of suffering for christ. The apostle paul spent 18 months there on his second missionary journey and established a church there. President john adams, when asked how he felt after he had become an old man, replied, i feel fine. However, his concern for the unrepentant minority, and his desire. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the church of god which is at corinth, with all the saints who are in all achaia. In this context, to call on the name of the lord means to pray to. He also mentions a letter he wrote when he was sad 2 corinthians 2.
Which like the sufferings of christ, our comfort abounds through christ, and both work for our salvation 57 2. Print commentary on 2 corinthians david guzik enduring. This study guide commentary is designed to help the student do that by. These include an earlier letter mentioned in 1 corinthians 5. Gods comfort in the glorious ministry of christ, chapter 3 e. Pauls long, complicated history with the corinthian church culminates in this ardent defense of christian ministry in general and of his own ministry in particular. Title this is the second nt epistle the apostle paul wrote to the christians in the city of corinth see introduction to 1 corinthians. As we learned in 1 corinthians, the church in corinth was weak, struggling with division and spiritual immaturity. Hunt, the second epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians, in the grace. But it has the great value of showing theology at work, theology being used as it was intended to be used, in. He exhorts them also to forgive the incestuous person, who had become a true penitent. The author aims at elucidating the meaning of the text, and in this she succeeds.
Christs power is displayed in hard times leaders guide participants guide. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Timothys report results in the painful visit 2 cor.
T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books published my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. For he not only accepted the encouragement to go, but went on his own accord 17 b. Gives thanks to god for the great success he had in preaching the gospel, so that the influence of the name of christ was felt in every place, 2 corinthians 2. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians and more. The greek construction makes this the reading most preferred. Hard knocks, unbreakable faith christs power is displayed in hard times leaders guide q what messages have you received from christian television, books, and radio about how to view or deal with suffering and hardship. Hard knocks, unbreakable faith qclick on a study title youd like to see q 2010 christianity today international study through the bible study 1. Commentary on corinthians volume 2 christian classics ethereal. When titus did not come, paul and timothy went on to philippi where titus brought good news from corinth 2 corinthians 7.
Grace and peace to you from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus narrow strip of land separating northern and southern greece. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the church of god in corinth, together with all his holy people throughout achaia. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series. He had come with a rather sharp rebuke to them, but again he did not accomplish his purpose. Read 2 corinthians commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Discipleship lessons participant guide handout sheets if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts in this appendix at no additional charge.
The shingles are coming off the top and the foundation seems to be coming out from underneath, but mr. According to their ability, yea, and beyond their ability. Constables notes on 1 corinthians 5 letter that shows pauls own heart most clearly, for in this respect it is surpassed by 2 corinthians, and perhaps by other epistles too. Print commentary on 2 corinthians david guzik enduring word. The second and sixth are two main bodies, both about pauls ministry. This epistle is difficult to outline, as it is less organized than any of. This pdf file is from the christian classics ethereal library. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of the gospel is a good reason for a christians joy and rejoicing. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 1. When paul speaks of the coming of titus, he actually picking up where he left off in 2 corinthians 2. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Gods comfort in the ministry of suffering for christ, chapter 4 f.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The new king james version nkjv is a wordforword literal translation based on the greek manuscript tradition known as the textus receptus. This, as macknight justly observes, is no hyperbole, but an animated expression, strongly descriptive of the generosity of the macedonians. Enjoy davids second corinthians commentary in print, or on kindlein this commentary, pastor david explains and applies the book of second corinthians chapter by chapter, verse by verse.
To the church of god in corinth, together with all the saints throughout achaia. Paul could see that god put earnest care for the corinthians in titus heart 16 2. Constables notes on 2 corinthians 3 of 2 corinthians, but that paul wrote these chapters after he had written chapters 19, and after he had met titus. So when he returned to ephesus he sent another brief letter in. Praise to the god of all comfort praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ, the father of compassion and the god of all comfort, who comforts us. Here we see him more clearly, perhaps, than anywhere else in scripture. In this revised and expanded commentary, colin kruse illuminates pauls contrast of the old and new covenants and his eloquent exposition of the ministry of reconciliation. For a more complete explanation of soul, see appendix 7.
To hope is to have a desire for, or an expectation of, good, especially when there is some confidence of fulfillment. I sensed a genuine constraint a few years ago to focus on. Q share how youve seen christs power displayed in hard times. In ancient triumphs, abundance of perfumes and sweet odours were used. At the center is the commendation of letter carriers, normally part of the closing.
This commentary offers a careful rational process containing three interpretive principles structured to help us overcome our biases. The leaders of the jerusalem church, james, cephas, and john requested paul to remember the poorwhich very thing. The evidence from 2 corinthians suggests that timothy finds even more problems during his visit to corinth. His introductory comments to the combined volume of commentaries on corinthians is included here for the convenience of the. Shows that the gospel is a savour of life to them that believe, and of death to them that believe not, 2 corinthians 2. Not mentioned by name, but whose praise was known by all the churches 18 2. From the father of mercies and god of all comfort 3 b.
The third and fifth are about the gift for jerusalem. Any breach between paul and the corinthian church was healed. Pauls authority had been undermined by an opposing teacher who. And finally, we have pauls fourth letter, the book of 2 corinthians. So that we may comfort others in their trouble 4 c. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. This old house that i live in is really getting feeble.
Paul has been completely honest with the corinthian christians. Great was our joy and enthusiasm in studying and writing on i corinthians, but the research, study and writing on ii corinthiansand. And why he wrote to them in the manner he did, 2 corinthians 2. Now, in writing open your hearts to us, paul returns to idea he left off with in 2 corinthians 6. Read 2 corinthians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. A careful study of 2 corinthians that contains many new insights. In this context, to call on the name of the lord means to pray to him, to ask him for something. Second corinthians is perhaps two letters written by paul that circulated together, and then were eventually joined together. This, therefore, is a very personal letter from the heart of this mighty apostle. Gods comfort in restoring a sinning saint, chapter 2 d. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians.