A commentary for bible students is part of a commentary series that interprets the books of the bible from a wesleyan perspective. It is better to forgive than to say nothing 2 corinthians 2. Bible study courses 1 corinthians bible study courses. These include an earlier letter mentioned in 1 corinthians 5. The second epistle to the corinthians chapter ten objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand the nature of the war in which we are engaged, and to appreciate the weapons we have that are mighty in god 2 to see the folly of judging others by outward appearance, and in comparing ourselves with others summary having concluded his.
World wide study bible 2 corinthians 4 christian classics. Read 2 corinthians commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Epistles,2 corinthians,study guides,articles for laypeople,bible introduction,adult,individuals. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. In this section that is so different from the previous chapters in 2 corinthians, paul defends himself against the attacks of false teachers. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Second corinthians is perhaps two letters written by paul that circulated together, and then were eventually joined together. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Shillington has immersed himself in the study of paul and of 2 corinthians. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of. 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 scholars believe that chapters 10 through are actually a second epistle and chapters 1 through 9 are a third epistle certainly.
Actually, the 2 corinthians portion of this book has more compelling exposition than 1 corinthians, in my opinion. Paul has a letter of recommendation, but it isnt written on paper. American bible society has been engaging people with the lifechanging message of gods word for nearly 200 years. In this verse he accounts for having postponed his visit, following up 2 corinthians 1.
In this article pastor jack shares a brief bible study and commentary on pauls 2nd letter to the corinthians. The author has immersed himself in the study of paul and of 2 corinthians. This epistle is pauls personal testimony about his ministry in defending the truth of the gospel. Paul himself sent letters of commendation on many occasions romans 16. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his. Now, in writing open your hearts to us, paul returns to idea he left off with in 2 corinthians 6. They had made paul himself the object of ridicule in their attempt to discredit his gospel. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians 2 and more. World wide study bible 2 corinthians 5 christian classics. Study guide for 2 corinthians by chuck smith blue letter bible. David guzik study guide for 2 corinthians 3 blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians and. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. 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. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Forproof that he shrinks from causing them sorrow heaviness. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Paul was completely honest with the corinthian christians. Christ is here called the image of god, 2 corinthians 4. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away.
Reading cycle three from a guide to good bible reading. What a miserable preacher must he be who has all his divinity by study and. He shows, however, at the same time, the dignity of the apostolical office, that the corinthians may be. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. Read 2 corinthians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
He also mentions a letter he wrote when he was sad 2 corinthians 2. This epistle is pauls personal testimony about his ministry of reconciliation and his ministry in defending the truth of the gospel. Paul insists that ministry is to be borne in affliction life that of christ crucifies. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. There will then follow an indepth study of the passage, guided by an expositional commentary.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the. 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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Paul starts his letter to the church in corinth by addressing the church and more specifically, the believers, of whom he refers to as saints 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. The christian life is impossible to live without 2 corinthians. A certain man in the church at corinth had been guilty of wrong sex acts. No man will ever understand all the bible who is not favoured with much persecution and. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 7. Now paul will describe his letter of recommendation. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Bible commentary early church fathers medieval patristic.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2. I like this new cambridge commentary series because some of the volumes do a great job of exposing the texts meaning without a lot of verbiage witherington on revelation and. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle of first corinthians, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Study 2 corinthians 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This they cannot do, unless they forget the world, as they are also no longer of the world, john 17. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 1, where paul praises the god of all. 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. The christians at jerusalem, through war, famine, and persecution, had become poor, many of them had fallen into. Why pauls absence should make the corinthians hearts grow fonder 2 cor. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians and more. A bible text and commentary on pauls first letter to the church in corinth. While it is designed primarily with lay people in mind, sunday school teachers, bible study leaders, students of the word, pastors will also find it most helpful. Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 2. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.
William most on 2 corinthians haydock bible on 2 corinthians john henry cardinal newman citations of 2 corinthians old irish gloss on 2 corinthians st. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 1. You can find the best commentary on 2 corinthians for you using the tools on the right side. The thread that ties the two parts together is pauls conviction on pastoral ministry under the banner of christ.