2 Corinthians 2 Resources

2 CORINTHIANS 2 RESOURCES
Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals


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
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:
Change of Itinerary
Explained

Macedonia: Preparation for Visit to Corinth

To Corinth:
Certainty and Imminence
of the Visit

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

Adapted & modified from Jensen's Survey of the New Testament (Highly Recommended Resource) & Wilkinson's Talk Thru the Bible


HENRY ALFORD - The New Testament for English Readers

HENRY ALFORD -  The Greek New Testament

CHIP ANDERSON

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

WAYNE BARBER - sermons

WILLIAM BARCLAY COMMENTARY Daily Study Bible

ALBERT BARNES COMMENTARY

BRIAN BELL SERMON NOTES

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

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

RON DANIEL - SERMON NOTES

BOB DEFFINBAUGH SERMONS

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

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

GOT QUESTIONS

L M GRANT 

DAVE GUZIK COMMENTARY - modern commentary like Apple, Constable, S Lewis Johnson

JAMES HASTINGS

MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY

DAVID HOCKING - series of sermons

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)

Note: Hodges entire 2 Corinthians Commentary on one Pdf

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)

H A IRONSIDE - commentary

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN COMMENTARY

 Below are links to the unabridged version of JFB:

IRVING JENSEN

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:

JOHN MACARTHUR SERMONS

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

P G MATTHEW - sermons

ROD MATTOON - frequent illustrations

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.

HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist commentator.

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 (docpdf)
  • 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Fragrant Christianity (docpdf)
  • 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. Hearty Letters of Recommendation (docpdf)

OUR DAILY BREAD 2 CORINTHIANS DEVOTIONALS


PASTOR LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS SERMONS

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! 

PULPIT COMMENTARY 

Hint: Click on expositions and scroll down for numerous additional homilies on individual passages.

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - Study notes

RON RITCHIE

A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures - Greek word studies 2 Corinthians

J. C. RYLE

ROB SALVATO Sermons on 2 Corinthians

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)

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

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

SERMONS BY VERSE - older expositors

The Sorrow of Faithful Love R. Tuck 2 Corinthians 2:1-4
Further Explanations and Directions Touching Matters Lust Discussed C. Lipscomb 2 Corinthians 2:1-11
Gladness for Sadness J. S. Swan. 2 Corinthians 2:2
Sympathy in Grief and Joy J.R. Thomson 2 Corinthians 2:3, 4
The Pains of Rebuking E. Hurndall 2 Corinthians 2:4
Christian Punishment and Absolution F. W. Robertson, M. A. 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Overmuch Sorrow   2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Restoring the Backslider E. Hurndall 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
The Aim of Church Discipline J. Denney, B. D. 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
The Church's Dealings with Unworthy Members R. Tuck 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Advantage Sought D. Davis. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satanae Stratagemata D. Featly, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satanic Devices Within the Church R. Tuck 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan's Devices Geo. Robson. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan's Devices W. Cave, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan's Devices A. W. Snape, M. A. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan's Devices G. Whitfield, M. A. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan's Devices J. Denney, B. D. 2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan's Temptations and the Necessity of Resisting Them E. Brackenbury, B. A. 2 Corinthians 2:11
The Devices of Satan J.R. Thomson 2 Corinthians 2:11
The Devil's Devices J. N. Norton, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:11
An Open Door J.R. Thomson 2 Corinthians 2:12
Providential Doors R. Tuck 2 Corinthians 2:12, 13
Coming to Troas; Disquietude; Defence of His Apostleship C. Lipscomb 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
The Effect of the Gospel Ministry T. Moir, M. A. 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
The Triumph J.R. Thomson 2 Corinthians 2:14
The Triumphal Procession Alexander Maclaren 2 Corinthians 2:14
God's Triumph and Paul's J. Denney, B. D. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Gratitude Presented T. B. Baker. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Course of Truth F. W. Brown. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Minister's Manifesto A. J. Parry. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Ministry of the Gospel W. Pulsford, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Savour of Divine Knowledge J. Denney, B. D. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Solemnity of the Ministry J.R. Thomson 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Triumph of the Christian Minister D. Wilson, M. A. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Triumph of the Gospel R. Watson. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Triumph of the Gospel D. Moore, M. A. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Triumphal Procession of the Christ A. Maclaren, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
The Constant Triumph of the Faithful Minister E. Hurndall 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Difficulties of the Pastoral Office R. Erskine, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Dissimilar Effects of the Same Thing Scientific Illustrations and Symbols 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
God Glorified in the Preaching of the Gospel H. Melvill, B. D. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Gospel a Savour to God in Them that Perish T. G. Selby. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Savour of Death or of Life James Aitken. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
The Fragrance of Christian Life R. Johnstone, LL. B. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
The Gospel Ministry D. Thomas, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
The Opposite Effects of the Ministry of the Gospel W. Chambers, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
The Two Effects of the Gospel C. H. Spurgeon. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
The Twofold Issues of a Preached Gospel R. Tuck 2 Corinthians 2:15, 16
Who is Sufficient for These Things Dean Vaughan. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
Who is Sufficient? J.R. Thomson 2 Corinthians 2:16
Conscious Simplicity and Integrity R. Tuck 2 Corinthians 2:17
Corrupting the Word of God J. Denney, B. D. 2 Corinthians 2:17
The Way to Preach the Gospel D. Thomas, D. D. 2 Corinthians 2:17
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