
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
DANIEL AKIN
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 12:1-10 The Man Who Visited Paradise and Returned to Tell About It
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 With Friends Like This, Who Needs Enemies?
PAUL APPLE COMMENTARY
- 2 Corinthians 145 Page Commentary - more modern commentary - recommended resource
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 12:1-10 2 Tickets to Paradise
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 The Thorn & The Rose! - older sermon
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:10 Tested & Approved
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14 Tests and Exams! - older sermon
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 12:1-10 "Fool's Speech Part 3: Power Is Perfected Through Weakness"
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 "Fool's Speech Part 4: The Fear Of Not Meeting Each Other's Expectations"
BRIDGEWAY COMMENTARY - Donald Fleming
WICK BROOMALL - Wycliffe Bible Commentary
JOHN CALVIN COMMENTARY
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
ALAN CARR
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 12:7-10 TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS, AND THANKSGIVING
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 OUT OF WEAKNESS-STRENGTH
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 WITH THANKSGIVING TO GOD
RON DANIEL - SERMON NOTES
BOB DEFFINBAUGH SERMONS
- The Window, the Rope, and the Basket: Boasting in Our Weakness (2 Cor. 11:30-12:10)
- Paul’s Closing Argument, Appeal, and Blessing (2 Cor. 12:11-13:14)
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
WILLIAM EVANS
CHARLES ELLICOTT - EDITOR E H Plumptre author of this commentary
GARY EVERETT COMMENTARY
EXPLORE THE BOOK
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JACKSON - J LIGON DUNCAN, DEREK THOMAS, et al
DON FORTNER
A C GAEBELEIN
GENE GETZ - essential principles, short videos
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Encounters with God: Believers are to be cautious about anyone's claims to have received direct messages in God's holy presence. Video
- 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:13; A Pastoral Passion: All spiritual leaders in God's churches should have one major goal--to help all believers become mature in Jesus Christ. Video
JOHN GILL
DOUG GOINS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 The Relationship Between Ecstasy, Authenticity and Pain
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-18 Learning to Relate to Difficult People
- 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:4 The Spiritual Authority of Loving Care
GOT QUESTIONS
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 What does the Bible say about an out of body experience / astral projection?
- 2 Corinthians 12:2 Are there different levels of Heaven? Are there three heavens?
- 2 Corinthians 12:2-5 What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 What is the key to truly experiencing God?
L M GRANT
DAVE GUZIK COMMENTARY - modern commentary like Apple, Constable, S Lewis Johnson
JAMES HASTINGS
MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY
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
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)
- Ecstatic Experiences (12:1-6)
- Paul's Stake (12:7-10)
- The Matter Is Summed Up (12:11-18)
- Paul Threatens Punishment on His Next Visit (12:19-13:4)
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
COLIN KRUSE - 2 Corinthians - Tyndale New Testament Commentary
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.
S LEWIS JOHNSON - Sermons on 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 The Rapture of Paul
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The Thorn, the Torment and the Grace
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Confrontation
LIGONIER MINISTRY - Devotionals
JOHN MACARTHUR SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 12:5-7 The Purpose of Pain
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 God's Purpose in Our Pain
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The Sufficiency of God's Grace
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Sufficient Grace for Humbling Circumstances, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Sufficient Grace for Humbling Circumstances, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-8 How God Uses Suffering-1
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 How God Uses Suffering-2
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 The Signs of an Apostle, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 12:12 Signs of an Apostle, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 12:12 Six Arguments Against Modern-Day Apostleship
- 2 Corinthians 12:12-16 Concerns of a True Pastor: Humility & Selflessness
- 2 Corinthians 12:16-19 Concerns of a True Pastor: Integrity, Reverence, Sanctification
- 2 Corinthians 12:20-21 The Pattern of Sanctification: Repentance
Questions and Answers - John MacArthur
JOHN MACDUFF
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
BRYAN MACPHAIL
J VERNON MCGEE 2 Corinthians Commentary - Zip File of Audios - complete book
F B MEYER - brief comments.
- 2 Corinthians 12
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 Glorifying in our Infirmities
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 Our Daily Homily
HEINRICH MEYER Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
J R MILLER
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
Sermons on 2 Corinthians from the Westminster Pulpit collection: Click on this link and scroll down page to following sermons:
- 2 Corinthians 12:9. The All-Sufficient Grace.
ROBERT MORGAN SERMONS
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist commentator.
- 2 Corinthians 12:2 above fourteen years ago in the body third heaven
- 2 Corinthians 12:4 paradise unspeakable words
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 thorn in the flesh messenger
- 2 Corinthians 12:8 besought the Lord thrice
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 glory in my infirmities
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 swellings
NET BIBLE NOTES 2 Corinthians
PHIL NEWTON
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
A W PINK
MATT POSTIFF - SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-18 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:4 (doc)
OUR DAILY BREAD 2 CORINTHIANS DEVOTIONALS
- 2 Corinthians 12 - multiple devotionals
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-9
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
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- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-8
- 2 Corinthians 12:8
- 2 Corinthians 12:8
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
- 2 Corinthians 12:15
PASTOR LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 12 :1-10 The Ministry of the Thorn J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 12 :7-10 Thorns and Grace Paul E. Brown
- 2 Corinthians 12 :9-10 The Blessings of Brokenness Jack M. Redfearn, Jr.
- 2 Corinthians 12 :9-10 Buffeted But Blessed Donnie L. Martin
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
ARTHUR PEAKE - commentary
PETER PETT - commentary
JOHN PIPER SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Christ's Power Is Made Perfect in Weakness
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Thankful for the Love of God! Why?
- 2 Corinthians 12:15 A Sermon on Tithing
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.
MATTHEW POOLE Commentary
WIL POUNDS
RICHARD PRATT SERMONS
RAY PRITCHARD SERMONS
Dr Pritchard's sermons are always worth checking out -- Scripturally sound and pithily practical!
PULPIT COMMENTARY
Hint: Click on expositions and scroll down for numerous additional homilies on individual passages.
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - Study notes
- 2 Cor 12:1–6
- 2 Cor 12:2
- 2 Cor 12:3
- 2 Cor 12:6
- 2 Cor 12:7
- 2 Cor 12:8
- 2 Cor 12:9
- 2 Cor 12:10
- 2 Cor 12:11
- 2 Cor 12:12
- 2 Cor 12:14
- 2 Cor 12:16
- 2 Cor 12:18
- 2 Cor 12:19
- 2 Cor 12:21
A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures - Greek word studies 2 Corinthians
RONALD RUSSELL
RAYMOND SAXE
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (pdf)
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 - Handfuls on Purpose 2 CORINTHIANS
PHILIP SMITH - Easy English
C. H. SPURGEON All Spurgeon's Sermons on 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Thorn in the Flesh
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 Strengthening Words from the Savior's Lips
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 A Wafer of Honey
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 A Paradox
- 2 Corinthians 12:11 A Sermon Upon One Nothing by Another Nothing
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
26: Strength In Weakness | 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 |
27: The Remarkable Paradox | 2 Corinthians 12:11-13 |
28: The Mark Of A True Servant | 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:4 |
SAM STORMS - sermons
JOHN SUTCLIFFE COMMENTARY
THEOLOGY OF WORK 2 CORINTHIANS
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- Kingdom Boasting of Heavenly Vision - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord - 2 Corinthians 12:1-6
- A thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
- Paul's Kingdom Care for the Corinthians - 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
- Signs, wonders and miracles - 2 Corinthians 12:11-13
- So I will very gladly spend for you everything - 2 Corinthians 12:14-18
- Everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening - 2 Corinthians 12:19-21
GEOFF THOMAS SERMONS
TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONALS MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
JOHN TRAPP - commentary
BOB UTLEY
MARVIN VINCENT New Testament Word Studies
DANIEL WHEDON commentary
BRAD H YOUNG
STEVE ZEISLER SERMONS
SERMONS BY VERSE - older expositors