
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
CHIP ANDERSON
- 2 Corinthians 2:14: Who is being led in "triumphal procession" and "why? - This will undoubtedly challenge how you have previously interpreted this passage. Interesting.
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.
PAUL APPLE COMMENTARY
- 2 Corinthians 145 Page Commentary - more modern commentary - recommended resource
WAYNE BARBER - sermons
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:6 Evidence That God Proves Us Guilty
- 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 Church Discipline and God’s Forgiveness
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Experiencing Christ
WILLIAM BARCLAY COMMENTARY Daily Study Bible
ALBERT BARNES COMMENTARY
BRIAN BELL SERMON NOTES
- 2 Corinthians 2 The Fragrance of Christ - older sermon
- 2 Corinthians 2 The Fragrance of Christ
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
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.
CHRIS BENFIELD - sermons
BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES Resources that Reference 2 Corinthians
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR Joseph Exell, Editor
JIM BOMKAMP
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:3 "Paul Defends His Integrity"
- 2 Corinthians 2:4-16 "Restore The Brother Disciplined"
- 2 Corinthians 2:17-3:6 "The Ministry Of Life Vs The Ministry Of Death"
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 CARLSON
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)
W A CRISWELL - sermons
- 2 Corinthians 2:16 AND WHO IS SUFFICIENT
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 THE SAVOR OF LIFE AND DEATH
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 THANKS BE TO GOD
RON DANIEL - SERMON NOTES
BOB DEFFINBAUGH SERMONS
- Why Paul’s Absence Should Make the Corinthians’ Hearts Grow Fonder (2 Cor. 1:12-2:11)
- The Sufficiency of God Through His Spirit (2 Cor. 2:12-4:6)
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
- Relationships: The Integrity Factor 2 Corinthians 1:3-12,; 2:14-17
- The Right Stuff 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 3:4-5,18; 4:1-2, 5-6, 16-18
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JACKSON - J LIGON DUNCAN, DEREK THOMAS, et al
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6 Our Sufficiency Is from God by David Strain
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Fragrance of the Knowledge of Christ by Billy Dempsey
A C GAEBELEIN
GENE GETZ - essential principles, short videos
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Spiritual Restoration: When we confront sin in the life of a fellow Christian, our primary goal should always be repentance and restoration. Video
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17; Concern and Anxiety: As brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, we should expect periods of anxiety that relate to the impact of sin on our relationships. Video
JOHN GILL
DOUG GOINS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 The Church as a Fellowship of Transparency
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Church As A Fellowship Of Forgiveness
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Paradox of Success out of Failure
GOT QUESTIONS
- Book of 2 Corinthians - Bible Survey
- What are the Pauline epistles?
- What can we learn from the life of Paul?
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
ICC NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY
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)
- Third Complaint: A Domineering Attitude (1:23-2:4)
- Church Discipline and Forgiveness (2:5-11)
- Evangelism in Troas (2:12-17)
H A IRONSIDE - commentary
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 - commentary
HOMER A KENT, JR- Grace Theological Journal, Fall 1981
Note that this paper is essentially chapters 3-4 in his publication A Heart Opened Wide--Studies in 2 Corinthians
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.
S LEWIS JOHNSON COMMENTARY AND SERMONS
Dr S. Lewis Johnson wrote the section on “The First Epistle to the Corinthians” in The Wycliʃe Bible Commentary which is the first set of links below:
Dr Johnson's Sermons on 2 Corinthians:
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 - 2: 4 Not Vacillation, but Sincere Consideration
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Great Offender
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Triumphant Glory of Christian Ministry
JOHN MACARTHUR SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:15–2:4 Integrity in the Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-6 The Blessings of Forgiveness, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 2:7-11 The Blessings of Forgiveness, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Blessings of Forgiveness, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Restoring the Disheartened Pastor's Joy
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Triumphing Over Discouragement in the Ministry
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
P G MATTHEW - sermons
- The Aroma of Christ 2 Cor. 2:14-17 Gregory Perry
- Christian Ministry: False and True 2 Corinthians 2:17
- False Ministers, False Preaching, False Church 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 2 Cor. 4:1-6
ROD MATTOON - frequent illustrations
- 2 Corinthians - Treasures from 2 Corinthians 1-7 - 312 pages - index to illustrations on page 308
J VERNON MCGEE 2 Corinthians Commentary - Zip File of Audios - complete book
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
- 2 Corinthians 2
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist commentator.
- 2 Corinthians 2:7 comfort him
- 2 Corinthians 2:11 advantage of us
- 2 Corinthians 2:16 savour sufficient
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 as many
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).
MATT POSTIFF - SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Obedience of Forgiveness (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Fragrant Christianity (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. Hearty Letters of Recommendation (doc, pdf)
OUR DAILY BREAD 2 CORINTHIANS DEVOTIONALS
- 2 Corinthians 2:1-11
- 2 Corinthians 2:1-11
- 2 Corinthians 2:1-11
- 2 Corinthians 2:8
- 2 Corinthians 2:11
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
- 2 Corinthians 2:14
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:3
- 2 Corinthians 2:15
PASTOR LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Fragrance of the Christian Ministry Dennis M. Davidson
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
ARTHUR PEAKE - commentary
PETER PETT - commentary
JOHN PIPER SERMONS
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.
WIL POUNDS
MATTHEW POOLE Commentary
J C PHILPOT
RICHARD PRATT SERMONS
RAY PRITCHARD SERMONS
Dr Pritchard's sermons are always worth checking out -- Scripturally sound and pithily practical!
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 When You Are Misunderstood
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Year of Good Riddance
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 On the Victory Side
PULPIT COMMENTARY
Hint: Click on expositions and scroll down for numerous additional homilies on individual passages.
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - Study notes
- 2 Cor 2:1
- 2 Cor 2:3
- 2 Cor 2:4
- 2 Cor 2:5
- 2 Cor 2:6
- 2 Cor 2:7
- 2 Cor 2:10
- 2 Cor 2:11
- 2 Cor 2:12
- 2 Cor 2:13
- 2 Cor 2:14
- 2 Cor 2:15
- 2 Cor 2:16
- 2 Cor 2:17
RON RITCHIE
A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures - Greek word studies 2 Corinthians
J. C. RYLE
ROB SALVATO Sermons on 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 A Community of Redemption
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-13 Open Doors
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 The Fragrance of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 The Fragrance Of Christ - 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:
PHILIP SMITH - Easy English
C. H. SPURGEON All Spurgeon's Sermons on 2 Corinthians
C H SPURGEON Expositional Notes 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)
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 When You Are Misunderstood
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-17 When Discipline Ends
- Authentic Christianity: A Fresh Grip on Life based primarily on 2 Corinthians 2:14-6:13
RAY STEDMAN - 2 Corinthians Daily Devotionals
3: When You Are Misunderstood | 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 |
4: Forgiveness: When Discipline Ends | 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 |
5: Who Is Sufficient? | 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 |
SAM STORMS - sermons
JOHN SUTCLIFFE COMMENTARY
THEOLOGY OF WORK 2 CORINTHIANS
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- Painful visit - 2 Corinthians 2:1-4
- Forgiveness and Comfort of a Penitent Sinner - 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
- So that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow - 2 Corinthians 2:5-9
- I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake - 2 Corinthians 2:10-11
- The Gospel of Christ in Troas and Macedonia - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13
- The Lord had opened a door for me - 2 Corinthians 2:12
- I still had no peace of mind - 2 Corinthians 2:13
- Paul's New Covenant Ministry - 2 Corinthians 2:14-7:4
- Ministry in the Kingdom: Triumphal Procession in Christ - 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
- Triumphal procession in Christ - 2 Corinthians 2:14
- The aroma of Christ - 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
- In Christ we speak before God with sincerity - 2 Corinthians 2:17
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
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
STEVE ZEISLER SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11 Wounds from a Friend
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:4 Unseen Reality
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A Fragrance
- 2 Corinthians 2:16-17,
SERMONS BY VERSE - older expositors