Because we are seeing paul at work in a reallife situation, the themes are entangled as paul tells the story. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. But i seem to live most days far more preoccupied with what i can see than what i. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
There are always going to be ups and downs in life. In 2 corinthians he describes his hardships and heartaches in detail, telling us about his whippings and beatings and fatigue and rejection. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. Study 2 corinthians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. The troubles and difficulties he met with in his labors, and the hope and consolations by which he was supported, 2 corinthians 4. And that mercy which has helped us out, and helped us on, hitherto, we may rely upon to help us even to the end. The greatness of the glory that gods people are receiving 2 corinthians 4.
Several features distinguish the second canonical letter. Paul wrote i corinthians to test the brethrens faith 2 corinthians 2. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Verse 17 also draws an implication from 2 corinthians 3. Jun 19, 2017 the sermon was entitled the truth about now and was taken from the book of ii corinthians chapter 4 verses 16 18.
The inspiring thought urges us not to lose heart in our struggles, but to look to the unseen hope of. Learn how to speak luke the guy who worked this book was tapping into a thing that we can find in the old testament of the bible as well. By all accounts, victor paul furnishs commentary on ii corinthians has become the standard by which others are judged. The purpose of ii corinthians was in paul defending his apostleship and the gospel, which was given to him directly from jesus christ. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the. Because of that, even the worst troubles in their lives seem minor. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota.
An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. Pauls so called second letter to the corinthians is actually the fourth letter that he wrote to corinth. For which cause we faint not the apostle now returns to the topic he has already introduced 2 corinthians 4. Twice in this chapter verses 1 and 16 this sentence occurs. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Charles hodge evidently wrote no specific introduction to his commentary on ii corinthians. Thus, the question before us is not primarily about why some have heard the good news and others have not. Its hard for a saved born again child of god not to preach the gospel. Leading and serving 2 corinthians 4 bible commentary. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever. The holy bible 2 corinthians chapter 4 kjv youtube. The sermon was entitled the truth about now and was taken from the book of ii corinthians chapter 4 verses 1618 2 cor 4. For us, most important is even though the outward man is perishing, yet the inward. It is estimated this second letter was written at the end of the same year the first letter to the corinthians had been written.
This would imply that god uses trials and persecutions as a means of producing christlikeness in his followers. The very ministry that led to pauls coming into situations that could have spelled his own death brought life to the corinthians. This commentary has been through advanced checking. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are. How he preached, and how he was qualified for the work, 2 corinthians 4.
Three times in 2 corinthians paul references a third and painful letter. Recently it has been called to my attention, again, what men are teaching about eternal punishment. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. They knew that christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an earnest and assurance of theirs. Some say there is no eternal torment, or a conscious existence for the wicked in a place called hell. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 4, in which paul encourages the corinthian church not to lose heart in times of affliction. Were going to go through hard times, and things are going to confuse us and trouble us at times. Read 2 corinthians 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The outward man does indeed suffer wear and tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength. Nothing speaks more highly for a commentary than how valuable it is to pastors and scholars, students, and interested readers. For which cause we faint not since our afflictions are overruled for the good of others, and the glory of god, we are not discouraged by them. But overall, the book doesnt have a gloomanddoom feel to it. And finally, we have pauls fourth letter, the book of 2 corinthians.
It is authored by paul the apostle and timothy 2 corinthians 1. The apostle paul founded many churches in the roman empire, including one in the prominent city of corinth. This idea that fire equates to the spirit of god and whats different about this story, as opposed to the stories in the old testament is that the spirit of god filled a temple a building, but in this story. An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. As the commercial capital of the region, its citizens were rich, immoral, and had little selfcontrol. Dont mistake meekness for weakness commentary on the book of 2 corinthians by paul g. I think they show how resilient that god can help us become. God is doing something great and wonderful in the lives of his people. A previous epistle was written prior to first and second corinthians. The grecian peloponnesus is connected with the continent by an isthmus. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is z being renewed day by day. Ho returns, after a long digression, to the assertion with which 2 corinthians 4 had opened, but in repeating the words he enters once again on the.
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not. His introductory comments to the combined volume of commentaries on corinthians is included here for the convenience of the reader. Free reading plans and devotionals related to ii corinthians 4. It primarily deals with the acts of peter and paul. In these three verses, the concept of faith continues. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Paul wrote his first letter to the corinthians to urge them to live as citizens of gods. But, if we stay connected to god, those things can hurt us, but not mortally. Commentaries for 2 corinthians chapter 4 setting forth the truth plainly. Frank matera provides a commentary that is a close study of the backgrounds and language of the text while also providing important theological insights into the message of paul for his time and for the contemporary church.
And the prospect he had of eternal blessedness, 2 corinthians 4. But the digression, if indeed it be a digression, only tends to strengthen the assertion he has made. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary garland, david e. Of the constancy of the apostle and his fellowlabourers in their work. They are so heavenly minded, they are of no earthly good bologna. Central church the book of acts details the beginning of. This commentary on ii corinthians in the new testament library continues the exemplary quality of the series. Ii corinthians 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Additional commentaries that may prove especially helpful to pastors are those by peter naylor vol. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 4.
Stern was the labour of the apostles, but they felt that their work was so allimportant, so divine, that they must not grow weary of it, though they were, doubtless, often weary in it. Today we are so earthly minded that we are of no heavenly. Apple, september 2004 god vindicates the legitimate authority of new covenant ministers by transforming their apparent weaknesses into a demonstration of his grace and power my grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness. Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 4. Henry alford 2 corinthians commentary the greek new testament. On the outside, we are suffering and taking a beating, but on the inside, god is blessing and renewing us. Delivered at trinity baptist church, lubbock, texas. The scriptures authorize said test in light of the fact that souls are at stake 1 john 3. Check out this commentary, summary and key verses about the book of 2 corinthians. Plumptre, ellicotts commentary grand rapids, michigan.
I have know that the jehovah witnesses have taught this for years. The apostles had no base and wicked designs, covered with fair and specious pretences. For us, most important is even though the outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. From this standpoint, death was at work in him, but life was at work in the corinthian believers.
Feb 19, 2012 in contrast to the veiling present in some lives, the gospel is a public matter available to all. 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. Paul now explains the use of the word lord in the previous verse. Outline of 2 corinthians skeletal outline of ii corinthians. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Outward man has the same idea as earthen vessels in 2 corinthians 4. Gods people will have a home in heaven, and they will live. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. One source, god, produces the commonality that makes us a spiritual family. Apr, 2017 look at the book suffering prepares us to enjoy god 2 corinthians 4. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians 4 and more. For i wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears.
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