The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. Bible commentary on the book of 2 corinthians, chapter 11, by dr. Jun 19, 2016 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. An ambassador is one who represents another, one who acts as an emissary. Commentary on corinthians volume 2 by john calvin, 15091564. In this chapter the apostle goes on with his discourse, in opposition to the false apostles, who were very industrious to lessen his interest and reputation among the corinthians, and had prevailed too much by their insinuations. 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. Nov 30, 2012 the commentary is very readable and anyone who is a student of gods word will find it highly accessible, providing a clear exposition of the 2 corinthians. Watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Did you notice that the book of acts is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the sufferings and hardships paul personally endured. An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. However, they wanted the jews and greeks in the church to obey all the laws of moses. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. Henry alford 2 corinthians commentary the greek new testament.
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. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word versebyverse each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 2 corinthians picking up today in chapter 11, verse 1. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians 11 and more. 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. There is a feeling of strain that affects the leaders emotions deeply. Articles as a result of a report from titus, paul wrote the letter we know as 2 corinthians sometime in a. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians.
Oh, that you would bear with me in a little follyand indeed you do bear with me. We should aim to extend the gospel as far as possible, 2 corinthians 10. Other peoples commentary nt entries containing 2 corinthians 11. It is stamped with his style and contains more autobiographical material than any of his other writings. I promised you to one husband, to christ, so that i might present you as a pure virgin to him. The purpose of ii corinthians was in paul defending his apostleship and the gospel, which was given to him directly from jesus christ. 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 aimed to go beyond the regions where the gospel had been preached. For he that eats and drinks, a judgment for himself sentence on himself he eats and drinks. Verse 3 but i fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward christ. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the corinthians, some abuses had crept in.
The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 11 describes why paul defends his. 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. There was not a weak christian with whom he did not sympathize, nor any one scandalized, but he was affected. These false ministers had convinced many of the brethren that they knew more and better than the apostle through whom they had heard, believed, learned, and been converted to the gospel. He apologizes for going about to commend himself, and gives the reason for what he did v. There was not a weak christian with whom he did not sympathize, nor any one scandalized, but he was affected therewith. What is the referent of body of christ in 1 corinthians. In 2 corinthians, paul resolves his conflict with the corinthians by showing.
Pauls so called second letter to the corinthians is actually the fourth letter that he wrote to corinth. Who is weak what church is there under persecution, with which i do not immediately sympathize. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
Check out this commentary, summary and key verses about the book of 2 corinthians. Who is offended, so as to be led into sin by the rashness or uncharitableness of others. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The book of 2 corinthians, chapter 11 catholic bible. Next chapter of 2 corinthians the book of 2 corinthians, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of 2 corinthians, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 11. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word versebyverse. It could be a blessing if used in a devotional style reading a section a day or simply for reference during personal study. 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. Some of the sufferings and afflictions enumerated here in 2 corinthians 11 are recorded in acts, and paul may have alluded to them earlier in 1 corinthians 4 or chapters 2, 4 and 6 in 2 corinthians. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 29 david e. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
A previous epistle was written prior to first and second corinthians. The cause of a church leaders strain 2 corinthians 11. There are, and ever were, those who would traduce the characters of the best of men. Top 5 commentaries on the book of 2 corinthians from keith mathison oct 11, 2008 category. Based on hafemanns 2 corinthians commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons explore the links between the bible and our own times that reveal 2 corinthians enduring relevance. Read 2 corinthians 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2 corinthians. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 1. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation.
Paul had to deal with the corinthian congregation because they had fallen under the sway of false apostles see ii corinthians 11. We should not judge by the outward appearance, 2 corinthians 10. Truly, the testimony of a good conscience is a source of unbounded joy. His sympathy for the churches was so great that if they suffered, he suffered with them.
This reminds us that as wonderful as the book of acts is, it is an incomplete record. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the. For example, when presidentelect barack obama settles into office, he will begin sending ambassadors to foreign nations. Power in weakness and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nov 03, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. See what little reason we have to be in love with the pomp and plenty of this world, when this blessed apostle, one of the best of men that ever lived, excepting jesus christ, felt so much hardship in it. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. 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.