2 corinthians 4 7-18 commentary on the book

Paul begins with his characteristic hello, ograce to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christo 1. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. This is an extraordinary verse for anyone who studies the bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2 corinthians. Paul then went to troas to find titus and hear the news but titus did not come 2 corinthians 2. The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and titus. Several features distinguish the second canonical letter. A commentary on the first epistle to the corinthians. Personal salvation with its provision of the present and the future.

An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary garland, david e. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this allsurpassing power is from god and not from us. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american. John piper may 4, 2020 joining the great goal of the universe john piper. Read 2 corinthians 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of 2 corinthians, covering chapter 4 and verses one to eighteen by robert breaker. Biblically, we read in the book of acts that the apostles that jesus sent out into the world to preach the gospel were often beaten, arrested, and even martyred. Pauls confidence is in unseen things that will never end, not in the visible things of this life that will quickly be gone 2 corinthians 4. Outward man has the same idea as earthen vessels in 2 corinthians 4. They knew that christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an earnest and assurance of theirs.

Biblically, we read in the book of acts that the apostles that jesus sent out. He proceeds to show, that afflictions, yea, death itself, are so far from hindering the ministration of the spirit, that they even further it, sharpen the ministers, and increase the fruit. On the outside, we are suffering and taking a beating. Of the constancy of the apostle and his fellowlabourers in their work. The troubles and difficulties he met with in his labors, and the hope and consolations by which he was supported, 2 corinthians 4. Paul describes his experience as he wrote a book of the bible 2 corinthians 2.

Oct 16, 2017 biblically, we read in the book of acts that the apostles that jesus sent out into the world to preach the gospel were often beaten, arrested, and even martyred. 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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Broomall has an interesting outline of this chapter, as follows. A bit laborious, but detailed enough to confirm my feeling that commentary on this passage neednt be long. Assignments on 2 corinthians 1 please read 2 corinthians 1 and answer the following questions. This would signify that, through the agency of jesus christ, paul and his close associates came to fill the role of servants to the corinthians, laboring in furthering their spiritual welfare. Paul wrote this letter to the church in corinth to defend and protect his apostleship, and to teach and warn against false teachers who were spreading heresy. It is estimated this second letter was written at the end of the same year the first letter to the corinthians had been written. Read the book of 2 corinthians quickly and summarize the theme of the book. Explain how 2 corinthians relates to 1 corinthians. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his series, commentary on 2nd corinthians, talking to today about legalism in the church. We are being told today that if you take certain praise expressions out of the bible, praise the lord, hallelujah, or praise jesus, and in times of heartache you say those over and over again, you can force god to deliver you from your trial.

Henry mahans commentary on selected books of the new testament. In these frail bodies of oursearthen vesselswe have that priceless treasure. But we not only the apostles, but all true believers have this treasure of divine light, love, glory in earthen vessels in frail, feeble, perishing bodies. This hello pointed not to the immediate circumstances but to god, godos grace and peace, godos relationship with us. It is stamped with his style and contains more autobiographical material than. Summarize the events that happened to paul and to the corinthians between 1 corinthians and 2.

Afterward, paul returned to his work in ephesus, where he wrote a sorrowful letter to the corinthians that has not been preserved see 2 corinthians 2. Useful bible studies 2 corinthians commentary chapter 2. This summary of the book of 2 corinthians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 corinthians. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to god and not to us. Following his partly good, partly not so good reports paul then wrote the second letter to the corinthians from macedonia 2 corinthians 9. Paul then returned to ephesus and wrote a sorrowful letter 2 corinthians 2. Pauls so called second letter to the corinthians is actually the fourth letter that he wrote to corinth. Study 2 corinthians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

This isnt likely, but it does show that paul is changing gears as he ends the letter. The book of 2 nd corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. This letter is apparently carried by titus to corinth 2 corinthians 12. On the outside, we are suffering and taking a beating, but on the inside, god is blessing and renewing us. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Sep 08, 2015 verse by verse bible study on through the book of 2 corinthians, covering chapter 4 and verses one to eighteen by robert breaker. A previous epistle was written prior to first and second corinthians. The treasure of the gospel is in earthen vessels, but this is so the excellence of gods power might be demonstrated in them 7 2. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. But on the inside, god is blessing and renewing us. No matter how hard the circumstances of this life are, the glory of eternity far outweighs and outlasts anything that can happen to us now.

Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. And the prospect he had of eternal blessedness, 2 corinthians 4. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 4, in which paul encourages the corinthian church not to lose heart in times of affliction. The greatest blessingfor our light affliction worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. Some have even thought that 2 corinthians 10 through really make up a different letter that was added to the end of 2 corinthians 1 through 9. Once there, he received a good report from titus regarding the corinthians 7.

An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 corinthians 4 and more. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Book of second corinthians overview insight for living. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 4. In it, paul describes his actual experience when he was writing the book of 1 corinthians. He stayed one and a half years, accomplishing much for the. We refuse to practice 2 cunning or a to tamper with gods word, but b by the open statement of the truth c we would commend ourselves to everyones conscience in the sight of god.