Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 12. I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder. And i know that this manwhether in the body or apart from the body i do not know, but god. All the promises of god find in him their unchangeable fulfilment. That he might not be too much exalted, a messenger of satan is sent to buffet him.
Watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Martins commentary on 2 corinthians is thorough and detailed around 700 pages. This is an excellent, highly readable, in depth commentary that clarifies the complexities of this epistle, its message and the particular circumstances of its writing. As we have said before, paul wanted his return to corinth to be a joyful occasion. Paul mentions some wonderful revelations which he had received from the lord, 2 corinthians 12. Whether it was in the body or out of the body i do not knowgod knows. The christian life is impossible to live without 2 corinthians. 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 achaea, in modernday greece.
Debates, rather strifes or quarrels, had in older english a darker shade of meaning than it has now. Instead of boasting of his raptures into the third heaven and into paradise, he will boast of those very weaknesses for which his enemies ridiculed him, because. The purpose of ii corinthians was in paul defending his apostleship and the gospel, which was given to him directly from jesus christ. 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. What he says in his own praise was only in his own justification and the necessary defence of the honour of his ministry, the preservation of which was necessary to its success. I know a man in christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. There is a liberty wherewith christ has made us free, in which we must stand fast. The sins here given are those that belong to a divided state. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide a brief introduction to each book of the bible. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 12, where paul has a vision and where he describes the presence of a thorn in his flesh. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The meeting had grievingly excluded the sinner mentioned in 1 corinthians 5 2 corinthians 7. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol.
The introduction stands around 100 pages with topics ranging from the setting of corinth, rhetorical studies of the letter, literary analysis, theology and. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 12. Read 2 corinthians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. He magnified his office when there were those who vilified it. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 11. He begins by rejecting two common claims to authority in the ancient world. In 2 corinthians, paul resolves his conflict with the corinthians by showing. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. Corinthians had perverted the lords supper by dividing up into social classes 1 corinthians 11. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians and more. He was a minister to confirm the promises alike to the jews and the gentiles romans 15. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. We owe a duty to god and to the affairs of this life.
Although there is nothing to be gained, i will go on to visions and revelations from the lord. I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it v. The letter does not indicate where he is writing from, but it is usually dated after paul left ephesus for macedonia acts 20, from either philippi or thessalonica in macedonia. This christgiven gospel was authentic and came directly from jesus as opposed to what the false teachers gospel was. Paul abides by his representation begun in 2 corinthians 12. In the wake of all that happened since writing first corinthians, paul writes to the church to resolve a few lingering concerns and issues. Nov 03, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This fear arose from his fatherly affection for them, and care of them. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. So now i am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of christ can work through me. We are to be diligent in our business in providing for ourselves and our families. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 12, where paul has a vision and. Paul had a vision of a man from macedonia, asking him to come to that region to help acts 16. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. If you intend to teach or preach from 2 corinthians, this is a resource you must not overlook. Paul speaks of being in prison several times, even though acts only tells us of one instance up to the time he wrote 2 corinthians in philippi, acts 16. And lest when i come again another thing which he feared would be the case when he came again to them, that he himself should be afflicted and distressed, seeing them in a disorderly and dissolute course of life, be obliged to punish them, which would be an humiliation and matter of grief to him. Of such a one will i, or, i might, glory as a person highly favoured of christ. On behalf of the one so constituted i will boast, but on behalf of myself, etc. Furthermore christian women had lost sight of their god ordained. The epistle also notes with approval that the immorality condemned in the first epistle had been effectively disciplined 2 corinthians 2.
I fear, lest, when i come i think the present time is used here for the past. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Stop your wrong behaviour and turn back to god 2 corinthians 12. While the first letter is characterised by authority and doctrine the second letter shows much more the inner motives of pauls service for the lord e. In fact, they would write books, make tapes and videos, and go on speaking. Jul 05, 2009 in the verse preceding our pericope 2 corinthians 12. He took with him a little book of cheer for those in trouble, a sunny book. Paul therefore exhorted them to show him grace as he had now come to repentance 2 corinthians 2. In the verse preceding our pericope 2 corinthians 12. This now is the best, most thorough commentary on 2 corinthians in my library. This summary of the book of 2 corinthians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 corinthians. Paul writes 2 corinthians, indicating his desire to visit the corinthian church a third time 2 cor 12. When paul met titus he learned that many things had changed for the better in corinth since his first letter 2 corinthians 7. Three times in 2 corinthians paul references a third and painful letter.
God, at the very beginning of the book genesis, when he put adam and eve in the garden, says that they are to dress and keep it, meaning that they are to embellish it, to add to it, and to guard it from deterioration. The apostle paul spent 18 months there on his second missionary journey and established a church there. His boasting now concluded, paul repeats that the corinthians forced him to engage in this foolish exercise. However, paul could not be happy if many of the church members were not behaving in a proper manner. Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus narrow strip of land separating northern and southern greece. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. He exults in sufferings and reproaches, and vindicates his apostleship, 2 corinthians 12. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books.
Study 2 corinthians 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. This reading, therefore, is pauls testimony to his foolish boast in the lord and his experience of the presence of the resurrected christ. The apostle paul, despite his cautions to timothy see ii timothy 2. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in corinth. There is every possibility that the corinthiansor any church, for that matterwill fail the test, if the vices listed in verses 2021 are, to any extent, a reality in the life. Paul had an encouraging vision while in corinth acts 18. Study 2 corinthians 12 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand. He has been led to speak because he feared, unless he spoke plainly, that when he came he would have to rebuke severely on account of sins which he enumerates. These false teachers were claiming to be apostles too. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Henry mahans commentary on selected books of the new testament. The corinthians were performing spiritual gifts for selfish reasons rather than for the profit of the whole church and thereby causing schisms in the church 1 corinthians 12 14.
He speaks of his suffering in connection with these extraordinary revelations, that his character might be duly estimated, 2 corinthians 12. For i wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears. This reminds us that as wonderful as the book of acts is, it is an incomplete record. Paul had a revelation of jesus on the road to damascus acts 22.