2 corinthians 10-13 commentary on the book

Unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. When titus did not come, paul and timothy went on to philippi where titus brought good news from corinth 2 corinthians 7. Some translations divide this chapter into verses following the nestlealand greek new testament of 1520 a. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. This is what is done by the man who measures himself by himself, because in that case no check external to himself is put on his imagination and selfexaltation. Study 2 corinthians 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Any breach between paul and the corinthian church was healed. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 10.

Bible commentary 2 corinthians 10, 11, 12, bibletrack. Martins knowledge of 2 corinthians is seemingly encyclopedic as the bibliographies clearly indicate. Pauls so called second letter to the corinthians is actually the fourth letter that he wrote to corinth. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.

The remainder of harveys book acts as a running commentary on this biographical approach to understanding 2 corinthians. Titus carried second corinthians to the church in a. Introduction to 2 corinthians bible exposition commentary. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. Of the alms that had been collected, and were yet to be collected, 2 corinthians 8, 2 corinthians 9. The word partakers is the same word koinonia for communion in 1 corinthians 10.

The introduction stands around 100 pages with topics ranging from the setting of corinth, rhetorical studies of the letter, literary analysis, theology and. In the introduction to the first epistle to the corinthians, the situation and character of the city of corinth, the history of the church there, and the design which paul had in view in writing to them at first, have been fully stated. Doctrine was put into the church as the work expanded in the way that he has always done it as he did through moses, through whom he gave the first five books. That whereas they went out of their line, leaping from one church to another, he went on orderly, in the conversion of the heathens, from judea through all the interjacent provinces, till he came to corinth. His focus is on the truth of the word which can only be understood through study and meditation. In a model of christian maturity he takes the reader step by step through an exposition of 2 corinthians 10 and then helps them apply these scriptures to everyday life in the church. Read 2 corinthians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Bible introductions 2 corinthians by john macarthur. The apostle vindicates himself against the aspersions cast on his person by the false apostle. Romans is the most systematic, and 2 corinthians the least systematic, of pauls letters. This view proposes that there were four letters written by paul to the corinthians. Thus, as broomall said, this epistle opens 2 corinthians 1. He professes his own and his fellowlabourers integrity. Returning to ephesus on his third missionary journey probably in a.

Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Martins commentary on 2 corinthians is thorough and detailed around 700 pages. This book is a great companion to any study of 2 corinthians. The apostle farther explains the reasons why he did not pay his intended visit to the corinthians, 2 corinthians 2. He shows them the impropriety of judging after the outward appearance, 2 corinthians 10.

How the apostles behaved themselves, preached, suffered, and rejoiced, 2 corinthians 6. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2 corinthians. The second epistle to the corinthians, commonly referred to as second corinthians or in writing 2 corinthians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Book of 2 corinthians matthew henry bible commentary. We should act so as to bring no disgrace on the gospel, 2 corinthians 6. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 10, in which paul hopes that the.

This summary of the book of 2 corinthians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 corinthians. They were, by a miracle, led through the red sea, where the pursuing egyptians were drowned. Matera gives no date for its writing, but he does say 1 corinthians was written in the spring of a. The bible book of 2 corinthians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. For i wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears. But we will not boast of things without our measure or things unmeasurable. By the humility and gentleness of christ, i appeal to youi, paul, who am timid when face to face with you, but bold toward you when away. In the thinking of that part of the ancient world, to eat at the same table with someone indicated friendship and fellowship with that person. He exhorts them also to forgive the incestuous person, who had become a true penitent. Although paul wrote a severe letter he did so with tears and great sorrow.

First, let me mention the problem of verse numbers. We have a measure to reach even to you, 2 corinthians 10. John macarthur provides very clear insight into 2 corinthians. This epistle is difficult to outline, as it is less organized. There is no limit to a mans high opinion of himself, so long as he measures himself by himself 2 corinthians 10. His defence against the false apostle and his calumniators in general, 2 corinthians 1012. You can find the best commentary on 2 corinthians for you using the tools on the right side. In modernday english, without our measure means beyond our province, beyond our territory, or beyond our sphere of influence. Boxs commentaries on selected books constables expository notes. Book of 2 corinthians dont mistake meekness for weakness the apostolic authority of paul is under attack. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible without measure greek, to unmeasured bounds.

Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians 10 and more. And why he wrote to them in the manner he did, 2 corinthians 2. Home commentaries matthew henry complete 2 corinthians. Any man writing on a number of subjects in a single letter, and having something rather sensitive to communicate, would quite naturally reserve it until the concluding part of the letter. From what we know of pauls ministry in the book of acts, it seems hard to. Paul aimed to go beyond the regions where the gospel had been preached. The fact that, only a short generation after the crucifixion of christ, his name should have been adoringly linked with that of almighty god and the blessed holy spirit in a prayer is an allegation of his deity. He wrote his most severe response to this situation in 2 corinthians 10 , where he refuted the phony apostles from macedonia. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american. In his most personal letter, paul delivers a message about a suffering christ and the power of the resurrection. The design of the second epistle to the corinthians.

Since paul planned to stay in ephesus until the following spring compare the reference to pentecost in 1 cor. Oropezas new covenant commentary, 3 anthony thiseltons pastoral commentary on 1 corinthians, and 4 paul gardners zondervan exegetical commentary on 1 corinthians. Forproof that he shrinks from causing them sorrow heaviness. What great concern did paul express in 2 corinthians 11. Paul then sent this last correspondence to the corinthians. Read 2 corinthians commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. We should not judge by the outward appearance, 2 corinthians 10. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. Three times in 2 corinthians paul references a third and painful letter. Strongly exhorts them to a holy life, 2 corinthians 6, 7. Introduction chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4.

Perfect for pastors, students, and laypeople, this book highlights the power of weakness in the life of the christian. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the church in corinth and christians in the surrounding province of. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 29 kindle edition by garland, david e download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Students understanding of scripture passages will increase as they create their own questions about those passages. The apostle wrote 1 corinthians from ephesus toward the close of that period 1 cor. Paul turns the tables by aggressively defending himself and pointing to his apparent weaknesses as opportunities for god to demonstrate his grace and power in vindicating pauls authority.

From biblical text to contemporary life the niv application commentary book 8 kindle edition by zondervan. The apostle blesses god for comfort in, and deliverance out of troubles. Again refers to his apostolical authority, and informs them that when he again comes among them he will show. They think that 2 corinthians chapters 10 is the severe letter. Some believe chapters 10 were a separate letter, specifically. This commentary is designed to help students, pastors, and bible teachers understand 2 corinthians in a simple manner. Read 2 corinthians 10 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Things without our measure there is a great deal of difficulty in this and the three following verses, and there is.

We should not receive the grace of god in vain, having such promises of support from him, 2 corinthians 6. An additional problem is 2 corinthians is a compilation of several other letters. Therefore i write these things being absent, lest being present i should use sharpness, according to the power which the lord has given me to edification, and not to destruction. Without our measure, the original word, here and in 2 corinthians 10. We should aim to extend the gospel as far as possible, 2 corinthians 10. In this verse he accounts for having postponed his visit, following up 2 corinthians 1. In 2 corinthians, the apostle paul confronts lingering doubts about his integrity and ministry and implores the church to reconcile with him. This is an hypothesis quite as superfluous as it is unhistorical, since neither in the book of acts is there found any trace of christianity at corinth before pauls. Oct 10, 2017 main themes of 2 corinthians the background to 2 corinthians is complicated by letters from paul we do not have as well as visits to corinth by paul, timothy and titus. The overall aim of this book is to explain 2 corinthians with reference to the reallife situation addressed by paul when he wrote, and with the hope that the study may illuminate the abiding importance of the letter.

Commentary on corinthians volume 2 by john calvin, 15091564. Working from the popular new international version niv, the author provides helpful commentary on the text versebyverse. Others argue that it was originally part of 2 corinthians, and that paul wrote the whole book at one time. The apostle states his authority with meekness and humility. Enduring word bible commentary 1 corinthians chapter 10. Bold by letter, but not in person ii corinthians 10. The authorship of the epistle is not even discussed. But we will not, like them, boast of things without measure assume the credit of other mens labours, 2 corinthians 10. It is stamped with his style and contains more autobiographical material than.