
2 CORINTHIANS - PAUL'S MINISTRY IN THE LIGHT OF THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Another Chart from Charles Swindoll
Overview of Second Corinthians |
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2Co 1:1-7:16 Character of Paul |
2Co 8:1-9:15 Collection for the Saints |
2Co 10:1-12:21 Credentials of Paul |
Testimonial & Didactic | Practical | Apologetic |
Past: Misunderstanding & Explanation |
Present: Practical Project |
Future: Anxieties |
Apostle's Conciliation, Ministry & Exhortations | Apostle's Solicitation for Judean Saints | Apostle's Vindication of Himself |
Forgiveness, Reconciliation Gratitude |
Confidence | Vindication |
Ephesus to Macedonia: |
Macedonia: Preparation for Visit to Corinth |
To Corinth: |
2Co 1:1-7:16 |
2Co 8:1-9:15 |
2Co 10:1-12:21 |
2Corinthians written ~ 56-57AD - see Chronological Table of Paul's Life and Ministry |
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Adapted & modified from Jensen's Survey of the New Testament (Highly Recommended Resource) & Wilkinson's Talk Thru the Bible |
- IRVING JENSEN - Introduction and study tips - excellent preliminary resource - scroll to page 1877 (Notes on both 1-2 Cor begin on p 1829)
- JOHN MACARTHUR 2 Corinthians Introduction - same as in the Study Bible
- JAMES VAN DINE 2 Corinthians - Author, Purpose, Outline, Argument
- CHARLES SWINDOLL - 2 Corinthians Overview
- MARK SEIFRID - The Message of Second Corinthians: 2 Corinthians as the Legitimation of the Apostle
- J VERNON MCGEE - 2 Corinthians Introduction
- DAN WALLACE - 2 Corinthians: Introduction, Argument, and Outline
- DAVID MALICK - An Introduction To Second Corinthians
HENRY ALFORD - The New Testament for English Readers
HENRY ALFORD - The Greek New Testament
MIKE ANDRUS SERMONS
About 180 pages of sermons on 2 Corinthians - recommended. The links below will access both the Audio and the Notes. The notes are excellent.
- 2 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Going Against the Grain
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 No Preferential Treatment
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 When Your Integrity is Impugned
PAUL APPLE COMMENTARY
- 2 Corinthians 145 Page Commentary - more modern commentary - recommended resource
WAYNE BARBER - sermons
- 2 Corinthians - A Look at the Book
- 2 Corinthians 1:1 The God of All Comfort – Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 The God of All Comfort – Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 The God of All Comfort – Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 The God of All Comfort – Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 The Ingredients of a Pure Testimony
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:6 Evidence That God Proves Us Guilty
WILLIAM BARCLAY COMMENTARY Daily Study Bible
D Edmond Hiebert - Uses author's own translation. Especially valuable for the historical background material presented. Good word studies and various illustrations. (from Hiebert's critique of Barclay on Peter's epistles - "Barclay holds that Christ's descent into Hades gave those who there heard Him a second chance.")
Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11+ Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".
ALBERT BARNES COMMENTARY
JOSEPH BEET COMMENTARY
D Edmond Hiebert - A clear and full interpretation by a British Methodist scholar of the past century. Its doctrinal summaries are intended as a contribution to systematic theology.
BRIAN BELL SERMON NOTES
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 He’ll Kiss it & Make it Better
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Creature Comfort - older sermon
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 Misunderstood…Cutting Crushing Criticism! - older sermon
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 Cutting Crushing Criticism
SAME MATERIAL - some duplication but does not include the older sermons above
JOHANN A BENGEL Gnomon of the New Testament
James Rosscup writes "This work (Gnomon), originally issued in 1742, has considerable comment on the Greek, flavoring the effort with judicious details about the spiritual life. It has much that helps, but has been surpassed by many other commentaries since its day." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works or Logos)
JOHANN BENGEL The Critical English Testament
C H Spurgeon -- "'A Critical New Testament, so compiled as to enable a reader, unacquainted with Greek, to ascertain the exact English force and meaning of the language of the New Testament, and to appreciate the latest results of modern criticism.' Such is the professed aim of this commentary, and the compilers have very fairly carried out their intentions. The whole of Bengel’s Gnomon is bodily transferred into the work, and as one hundred and twenty years have elapsed since the first issue of that book, it may be supposed that much has since been added to the wealth of Scripture exposition; the substance of this has been incorporated in brackets, so as to bring it down to the present advanced state of knowledge. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it is multum in parvo, and will well repay an attentive perusal. Tischendorf and Alford have contributed largely, with other German and English critics, to make this one of the most lucid and concise commentaries on the text and teachings of the New Testament" (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
J H BERNARD Expositor's Greek Testament
CHRIS BENFIELD - sermons
BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES Resources that Reference 2 Corinthians
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR Joseph Exell, Editor
JIM BOMKAMP
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 "Introduction To 2 Corinthians"
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:3 "Paul Defends His Integrity"
BRIDGEWAY COMMENTARY - Donald Fleming
WICK BROOMALL - Wycliffe Bible Commentary - excellent outline
I. The conciliation. 2 Cor 1:1–7:16. (see complete outline with excellent alliteration)
A. Paul’s distress reciprocated. 2 Cor 1:1-7.
1. Salutation. 2 Cor 1:1, 2.
2. Adoration. 2 Cor 1:3.
3. Agonizing tribulation. 2 Cor 1:4-7.
B. Paul’s desperation relieved. 2 Cor 1:8-14.
C. Paul’s diversion justified. 2 Cor 1:15–2:17.
1. The plan contemplated.2 Cor 1:15-16.
2. The plan criticized. 2 Cor 1:17.
3. The plan comprehended. 2 Cor 1:18-22.
4. The plan changed. 2 Cor 1:23–2:4.
5. The plan chastened. 2 Cor 2:5-11.
6. The plan consummated. 2 Cor 2:12-17.
JOHN CALVIN COMMENTARY
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
RICH CATHERS SERMON NOTES
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM - homilies
CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY
ADAM CLARKE 2 CORINTHIANS COMMENTARY
Click brief critique of Clarke
GEORGE CLARK - People's Commentary - especially designed for pastors and Sunday Schools
THOMAS CONSTABLE - more modern commentary notes (as are Paul Apple, David Guzik, S Lewis Johnson, Rod Mattoon)
W A CRISWELL - sermons
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 THE SECOND LETTER TO CORINTH
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT
RON DANIEL - SERMON NOTES
BOB DEFFINBAUGH SERMONS
- Why Bad Things Happen to God’s People (2 Cor. 1:1-11)
- Why Paul’s Absence Should Make the Corinthians’ Hearts Grow Fonder (2 Cor. 1:12-2:11)
JAMES DENNEY The Expositor's Bible (1906)
GER DE KONIG - See his short biography (Interesting commentary)
JOHN DUMMELOW - brief comments, older but well done work
JONATHAN EDWARDS
WILLIAM EVANS
CHARLES ELLICOTT - EDITOR E H Plumptre author of this commentary
GARY EVERETT COMMENTARY
EXPLORE THE BOOK
A C GAEBELEIN
GENE GETZ - essential principles, short videos
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-7; A Perspective on Suffering: With God's help, we should view our afflictions as opportunities to encourage and comfort others who are suffering. Video
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; Prayer and Protection: When comforting others who are suffering, we should combine our concern with corporate prayer. Video
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4; Transparent Communication: When our motives and actions are misunderstood, we should be open and honest with God, ourselves, and those who are confused or even critical. Video
JOHN GILL
DOUG GOINS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 The Church as a Fellowship of Suffering
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 The Church as a Fellowship of Transparency
GOT QUESTIONS
- Book of 2 Corinthians - Bible Survey
- What are the Pauline epistles?
- What can we learn from the life of Paul?
- 2 Corinthians 1:22, 5:5 What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
L M GRANT
DAVE GUZIK COMMENTARY - modern commentary like Apple, Constable, S Lewis Johnson
JAMES HASTINGS
MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY
GREG HERRICK
DAVID HOCKING - series of sermons
- Studies in 2 Corinthians - 93 pages - Interesting resource. Outline format with lots of alliteration.
CHARLES HODGE COMMENTARY
Cyril Barber - First published in 1859. This doctrinal commentary demonstrates the importance of exegesis in proper, biblical exposition. Also reveals the many facets of the apostle Paul's ministry. (The Minister's Library - Volume 2)
F B HOLE - brief intro
DAVID HOLWICK - frequent use of illustrations
- Acts 18:1-11 A Man Called Paul
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 God Can Do It
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 Can God Give More Than You Can Bear?
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-22 Clearing Things Up
INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL COMMENTARY - 2 Corinthians - A. A. Plummer
INTERVARSITY PRESS COMMENTARY - Linda Belleville
Cyril Barber - Belleville, Linda L. Second Corinthians. IVP New Testament Commentary. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1995. A careful study of 2 Corinthians that contains many new insights. The author aims at elucidating the meaning of the text, and in this she succeeds. A popular resource. (The Minister's Library - Volume 2)
- The Sender (1:1)
- The Readers (1:1)
- The Greeting (1:2)
- Encouragement in the Midst of Suffering (1:3-6)
- A Secure Hope (1:7)
- News of a Near-Death Experience in Asia (1:8-11)
- First Complaint: Obscure Letters (1:12-14)
- Second Complaint: A Change of Plans (1:15-22)
- Third Complaint: A Domineering Attitude (1:23-2:4)
H A IRONSIDE
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN COMMENTARY
Below are links to the unabridged version of JFB:
IRVING JENSEN
- Irving Jensen's summation of 2 Corinthians with maps and charts - scroll down to page 1876
WILLIAM KELLY - Plymouth Brethren
STEVE KRELOFF preaches from the perspective of a Messianic believer
PAUL KRETZMANN - commentary, Lutheran expositor
LANGE'S COMMENTARY C F Kling
D Edmond Hiebert - A voluminous conservative Lutheran exposition. The epistles are divided into convenient paragraphs, with the material under each section appearing in three parts, exegetical and critical, doctrinal and ethical, homiletical and practical. Contains much rich ore to be mined by those willing to dig into its closely printed pages.
DAVID LEGGE
- 2 Corinthians 1: The God Of All Comfort
- 2 Corinthians 1: A Plan And Purpose In Our Pain
S LEWIS JOHNSON SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 Paul and the Church at Corinth
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Divine Comfort, Its Source and Purpose
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 The Verdict of Death
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 - 2: 4 Not Vacillation, but Sincere Consideration
HAMPTON KEATHLEY
LIGONIER MINISTRY - Devotionals
JOHN MACARTHUR SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 Introduction
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 The Soul's Warning System
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 Jesus' View of the Father
- 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 Integrity in the Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed is God - 1
- 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 Blessed is God - 2
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Comfort in Trouble
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 The Soul's Warning System Pt 2
- 2 Corinthians 1:15–2:4 Integrity in the Ministry
BRYAN MACPHAIL
HENRY MAHAN SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:10 Saved - Being Saved - Shall Be Saved
- 2 Corinthians 1:23-24 What Is It to Preach Christ Crucified
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
ROD MATTOON - frequent illustrations
- 2 Corinthians - Treasures from 2 Corinthians 1-7 - 312 pages - index to illustrations on page 308
J VERNON MCGEE
MATTHEW MEAD
F B MEYER - brief comments.
HEINRICH MEYER Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
MONERGISM
G CAMPBELL MORGAN COMMENTARY
D Edmond Hiebert (these are actually comments on Morgan's related work - see the online Pdf copy = "The Corinthian Letters of Paul. An Exposition of I and II Corinthians") - Carefully outlined pulpit expositions by a noted expository preacher. Reflects the fervent devotional approach of the preacher in dealing with the problems that plague the Church.
Commentary on 1-2 Corinthians
- The Corinthian Letters of Paul. An Exposition of I and II Corinthians - notes on 2 Corinthians are brief and begin on page 137 of the Pdf
Commentary by Chapter from Analyzed Bible - distinct from preceding commentary
ROBERT MORGAN SERMONS
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist commentator.
- 2 Corinthians 1:1 Corinth
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 God of all comfort
- 2 Corinthians 1:7 consolation
- 2 Corinthians 1:8 pressed out of measure
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 conversation
- 2 Corinthians 1:14 your rejoicing
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 in him Amen
- 2 Corinthians 1:22 earnest
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR
NET BIBLE NOTES 2 Corinthians
HERMANN OLSHAUSEN A Commentary on Paul's First and Second Epistles to the Corinthians.
Cyril Barber - First published in 1855. This highly esteemed exegetical and expository work enlivens the sacred page and enriches the spiritual life of the reader. "Pays careful attention to the theological exposition, entering into the marrow of religious ideas, and introducing the student to the spirit and inward unity of the divine revelation" (Philip Schaff). (Click here for links to First Corinthians comments).
J C PHILPOT - selected chapters and verses
MATT POSTIFF - SERMONS
- Introduction (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (doc, pdf)
OUR DAILY BREAD 2 CORINTHIANS DEVOTIONALS
- 2 Corinthians 1 multiple devotionals
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
- 2 Corinthians 1:2-6
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:7
- 2 Corinthians 1:8
- 2 Corinthians 1:8
- 2 Corinthians 1:9
- 2 Corinthians 1:9
PASTOR LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1 :1-11 How To Face An Uncertain Future J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Dealing with the Unexpected in 2016 J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 Amen Franklin L. Kirksey
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 The Art of Encouragement Ken Whitten
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 A Comforting Thanksgiving J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 From Grief to Glory Blake Carroll
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 God Will Put More On You Than You Can Bear Terry Trivette
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Surviving Loss Larry Wynn
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
ARTHUR PEAKE - commentary
PETER PETT - commentary
JOHN PIPER SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 The Line of Prayer
- 2 Corinthians 1:15-20 All the Promises of God Are Yes in Christ
ALFRED PLUMMER A Critical and Exegetical Commentary
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text Important introduction and a very thorough treatment of the Greek text, bringing out its finer shades of meaning. Essential for the careful student of the original text.
- Introduction
- Outline of Contents
- The Opponents
- Doctrine
- Words Peculiar to 2Cor
- Quotes from OT
- 2 Corinthians 1
MATTHEW POOLE Commentary
RICHARD PRATT SERMONS
RAY PRITCHARD SERMONS
Dr Pritchard's sermons are always worth checking out -- Scripturally sound and pithily practical!
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Why Is Life So Hard?
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Why God Dries Our Tears
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Helping Through Prayer
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 When You Are Misunderstood
PULPIT COMMENTARY
Hint: Click on expositions and scroll down for numerous additional homilies on individual passages.
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - Study notes
- 2 Cor 1:1
- 2 Cor 1:2
- 2 Cor 1:3
- 2 Cor 1:4
- 2 Cor 1:5
- 2 Cor 1:6
- 2 Cor 1:7
- 2 Cor 1:8
- 2 Cor 1:9
- 2 Cor 1:11
- 2 Cor 1:12
- 2 Cor 1:13
- 2 Cor 1:14
- 2 Cor 1:15
- 2 Cor 1:17
- 2 Cor 1:18
- 2 Cor 1:19
- 2 Cor 1:20
- 2 Cor 1:21–22
- 2 Cor 1:21
- 2 Cor 1:22
- 2 Cor 1:23
A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures - Greek word studies 2 Corinthians
DON ROBINSON Sermons on 2 Corinthians
ROB SALVATO Sermons on 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Praise Be To God
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Why God Allows Christians To Suffer Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 The Comfort of God, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 The Comfort of God, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 Authentic
- 2 Corinthians 1:15-2-4 Absence Should Make the Heart Fonder
- 2 Corinthians 1:15-2:17 When You Are Misunderstood
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 The Promises Are Yes & Amen In Him
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-14 Why God Allows Christians To Suffer - Part 2
PHILIP SCHAFF COMMENTARY
JOHN SCHULTZ - 62 page commentary in pdf - Link to his main page with commentaries on all 66 books
SERMON AUDIO - pdf transcripts - variable quality. Be a Berean.
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
CHARLES SIMEON Sermons on 2 Corinthians
CHUCK SMITH 2 CORINTHIANS
Commentary
Sermon Notes:
JAMES SMITH
PHILIP SMITH - Easy English
C. H. SPURGEON All Spurgeon's Sermons on 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Comforted and Comforting
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Comforted and Comforting - Sermon Notes
- 2 Corinthians 1:5 Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings
- 2 Corinthians 1:9 Sentence of Death, the Death of Self-Trust
- 2 Corinthians 1:10 The Tenses
- 2 Corinthians 1:10 The Three Tenses - Sermon Notes
- 2 Corinthians 1:11, 12 The Power of Prayer and the Pleasure of Praise
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 All the Promises
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 All the Promises - Sermon Notes
C H SPURGEON Expositional Notes on 2 Corinthians
C H SPURGEON Devotionals on 2 Corinthians
RAY STEDMAN Commentary Expository Studies on 2 Corinthians Power Out of Weakness
Cyril Barber - Fully in keeping with all we have come to expect of this gifted expositor and wise pastor. Explains this epistle in easy-to understand terms. (The Minister's Library - Volume 2)
RAY STEDMAN - 2 Corinthians Daily Devotionals
1: Why Does It Hurt So Much? | 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 |
2: The Sentence Of Death | 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 |
3: When You Are Misunderstood | 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 |
SAM STORMS - sermons
JOHN SUTCLIFFE COMMENTARY
THEOLOGY OF WORK 2 CORINTHIANS
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- The Salutation - 2 Corinthians 1:1-2
- An apostle - 2 Corinthians 1:1
- Grace and peace - 2 Corinthians 1:2
- Explanation of Paul's Kingdom Ministry - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7:16
- Thanksgiving for God's Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- Father of our Lord Jesus Christ - 2 Corinthians 1:3
- So that we can comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:4
- The sufferings of Christ flow over - 2 Corinthians 1:5
- We know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:6-7
- Hardships we suffered in the province of Asia - 2 Corinthians 1:8
- We felt the sentence of death - 2 Corinthians 1:9-11
- God's Providence in Paul's Ministry Explained - 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
- Now this is our boast - 2 Corinthians 1:12-14
- I planned to visit you - 2 Corinthians 1:15-17
- Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ - 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
- We work with you for your joy - 2 Corinthians 1:23-24
GEOFF THOMAS SERMONS
- 1:1-2 An Introduction To Paul’s Second Letter To The Corinthians
- 1:3-7 The God Of Every Possible Comfort
- 1:8-11 The Christian Response To Affliction
- 1:12-17 Single-Mindedness And Sincerity Indispensable In A Christian
- 1:18-22 Knowing The Faithfulness Of God
- 1:23-2:4 A Shared Joy
TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONALS MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
JOHN TRAPP - commentary
BOB UTLEY
MARVIN VINCENT New Testament Word Studies
THOMAS WATSON
DANIEL WHEDON commentary
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW
STEVE ZEISLER SERMONS
SERMONS BY VERSE - older expositors