The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. We must remember that in his time books were written on papyrus rolls. Commentary on the book of 2 corinthians 2 corinthians 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the church of god which is at corinth with all the saints who are throughout achaia. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named sosthenes, and is addressed to the christian church in corinth. For you became sorrowful as god intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Adam clarkes bible commentary 1 corinthians 7 1 corinthians 6 1 corinthians 8 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. The apostle paul challenged firstcentury christians to live as saints in a sinful world. Tasker was the standard for introductory commentaries for 2nd corinthians and kruses commentary replaces a legend with one of equal caliber. The cross is the power of god to save 1 corinthians 1. Kruse is a distinguished scholar and is no stranger to commentaries in the new testaments, and his academic credentials shine in this studious commentary.
This study guide commentary is designed to help the student do that by. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. The first verse of this chapter concludes the paragraph which began at 2 cor. These verses show us two examples regarding prayer. General resources for 2 corinthians check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. Verse 7 some were looking at the outside to determine value. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret. Since this fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge proverbs 1. In all 12 pauls epistles, paul never uses repentance as the final step to salvation. An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. These were notorious facts that could not be gainsaid, capable of being known of all men. Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way.
Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 3. Mitchells practical commentary provides guidance for those who seek to live for christ in a culture thats hostile to jesus and all he represents. The first principle is to note the historical setting in which a biblical book was written and the particular. Repentance, though, is invariably preceded by something else, usually a deeply felt sense of concern, arising from guilt that one has done wrong.
What does it mean that we have treasures in jars of clay 2 corinthians 4. Then the apostle returns from a long digression to speak further of the affair concerning the incestuous person, and tells them what comfort he received in his distress about that matter, upon his meeting with titus 2 corinthians 7. This is another example of pauls sarcasm related to the continuing controversy of his not accepting monetary remuneration from the corinthian church cf. Todays believers still struggle with the same issuesunity, sexual morality, divorce, authority, and spiritual gifts. In this letter, paul never repented of sin, paul repented of his way. Here the true word for repentance is used in all the fulness of its meaning. Thus if one correctly understands where one stands in relationship to cosmological time, one should be in a position to correctly understand what paul asks when he demands. Dunagan this esword module is a compilation of over 2700 pages of commentary notes written and compiled over the past 15 years by mark dunagan. Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared the corinthians fell short in no gift, but were enriched by christ in all utterance and in all knowledge, 1 corinthians 1. He first expressed his joy that they had all repented.
As we get into ii corinthians, paul will tell us, for we look not at the things which are seen, they are temporal, but the things which are not seen, they are eternal. These commentaries were written in preparation to teach each of the books in an adult bible class. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. And unto the married i command, yet not i, but the. In biblical usage, it implies changing ones mind in relation to god and his way of life. We must not think that none outward appearance, as if the want of such things proved a man not to be a real christian, or an able, faithful minister of the lowly saviour. What does it mean that the letter kills, but the spirit gives life 2 corinthians 3. Focusing on the theological and rhetorical dimension of this letter, and always attentive to its historical setting, frank matera provides a reading of 2 corinthians that embraces the letters literary integrity. According to the interpretation we shall suggest, in 1 corinthians 7. To the married i give this charge not i, but the lord. That was when moses saw gods glory the beauty of gods perfect character. Now i rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance. This is not something christians need to fear, paul is unique in salvation history as the apostle to the gentiles, and his visionary experience is unique as well. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 2 corinthians chapter 7.
They even call it the gospel, which means the good news. Again we note the needless variation which is the easily besetting sin of the english version. First, it illustrates how god can respond to our prayers, and second, how paul reacted to gods answer. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. Where does paul deal with the subject of the sexual. What is the meaning of from glory to glory in 2 corinthians 3. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 7. Paul was at least equal to those who opposed him acts 9. In summary, corinth was a city with a prevalent pagan influence and a plethora of perversions 1 cor 6. We, like paul, want god to remove our afflictions any time we are in discomfort, but especially when the affliction is chronic and, we feel, inhibits accomplishment. Before we try to unpack this statement, lets get the situation clear. The words that brought death, and the spirit that brings life 2 corinthians 3.
This chapter begins with an exhortation to progressive holiness and a due regard to the ministers of the gospel 2 corinthians 7. Really, there are only two groups of people in the world. For seven chapters paul was gently setting the stage to address the impact of his earlier letter of chastening. Then the apostle returns from a long digression to speak further of the affair concerning the incestuous person, and tells them what comfort he received in his distress about that matter, upon his meeting. What separates the two groups is their reaction to christs death on the cross gods people believe that god has saved them by means of christs death. Matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible2 corinthians 7.
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