
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.
WILLIAM ARNOT
PAUL APPLE COMMENTARY
- 2 Corinthians 145 Page Commentary - more modern commentary - recommended resource
WAYNE BARBER - sermons
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Authentic Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 The Adequacy of Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 The Presence of His Glory
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Living in the Freedom of the Spirit
WILLIAM BARCLAY COMMENTARY Daily Study Bible
ALBERT BARNES COMMENTARY
BRIAN BELL SERMON NOTES
- 2 Corinthians 3 From Glory to Glory! - older sermon
- 2 Corinthians 3 Veil Removal
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 2:17-3:6 "The Ministry Of Life Vs The Ministry Of Death"
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 "Beholding The Image Of The Lord"
- Chapter 3
WICK BROOMALL - Wycliffe Bible Commentary
PAUL BROWN
JOHN CALVIN COMMENTARY
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
ALAN CARR
RICH CATHERS SERMON NOTES
OSWALD CHAMBERS
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
- The Right Stuff 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 3:4-5,18; 4:1-2, 5-6, 16-18
- Relationships: The Faithfulness Factor 2 Corinthians.3:1-6; 4:1-5, 4:15-18; 5:9-10
A C GAEBELEIN
GENE GETZ - essential principles, short videos
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-18; Living Letters: We are to evaluate our ministry effectiveness by the Christlike changes that take place in people's lives. Video
JOHN GILL
RANDALL C GLEASON
DOUG GOINS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Credentials and Qualifications
- 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 Two Covenants Compared and Contrasted
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 The New Covenant Opposed from Within
GOT QUESTIONS
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 -What is the meaning of “from glory to glory” in 2 Corinthians 3:18?
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 What does the Bible say about transformation?
L M GRANT
JOE GUGLIELMO
DAVE GUZIK COMMENTARY - modern commentary like Apple, Constable, S Lewis Johnson
JAMES HASTINGS
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 The Liberty of the Spirit (16 pages)
2 Corinthians 3:18 Transformed by Beholding (24 pages)
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
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Letters From God
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Unveiled and Unfading
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 The Freedom of Believers
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)
- Paul's Letter of Recommendation (3:1-3)
- Qualifications for Ministry (3:4-6)
- The Superiority of the New Covenant Ministry (3:7-11)
- The Superiority of the New Covenant Minister (3:12-18)
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
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
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 3:1-6 Ministers of the New Covenant
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 The Surpassing Glory of the Ministry of the Spirit
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 Paul on Moses and the Veil
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Freedom and Transformation by the Risen Lord
STEVE KRELOFF preaches from the perspective of a Messianic believer
PAUL KRETZMANN - commentary, Lutheran expositor
LIGONIER MINISTRY - Devotionals
JOHN MACARTHUR SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 The Competent Minister, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 The Competent Minister, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 3:7 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:6 The Glories of Gazing in the Face of Jesus
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 5
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 From Glory to Glory-- 1
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 From Glory to Glory-- 2
- 2 Corinthians 3:6-18 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 3:112-16 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 5
- 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 6
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 The Glory of the New Covenant, Part 7
- 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:4 Looking at the Face of Jesus, Part 1
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
ROD MATTOON - frequent illustrations
- 2 Corinthians - Treasures from 2 Corinthians 1-7 - 312 pages - index to illustrations on page 308
- 2 Corinthians 8-13 Not Available free
J VERNON MCGEE 2 Corinthians Commentary - Zip File of Audios - complete book
F B MEYER - brief comments.
- 2 Corinthians 3
- 2 Corinthians 3:3 Autograph Letter
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Our Daily Homily
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Communion and Transformation
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Transfigured Lives
J R MILLER
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 3
ROBERT MORGAN SERMONS
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist commentator.
- 2 Corinthians 3:1 commend ourselves
- 2 Corinthians 3:5 sufficient of ourselves
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 new testament spirit letter
- 2 Corinthians 3:7 glorious
- 2 Corinthians 3:13 veil over his face
- 2 Corinthians 3:14 minds were blinded old testament
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 glory to glory
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
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. Hearty Letters of Recommendation (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-6. God?s Sufficiency in Ministry (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11. Much More Glory (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. Open Glory or A Modern-Day Moses (doc, pdf)
OUR DAILY BREAD 2 CORINTHIANS DEVOTIONALS
- 2 Corinthians 3
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-5
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
- 2 Corinthians 3:2
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
- 2 Corinthians 3:5-18
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 3:16
- 2 Corinthians 3:17
- 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:1
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
JOSEPH PARKER 2 Corinthians The People's Bible
PASTOR LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 3 :18 Keep Your Eyes On Jesus Franklin L. Kirksey
- 2 Corinthians 3 :7-11 A Ministry of Death or Life Dennis M. Davidson
WILLIAM S PLUMER
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
ARTHUR PEAKE - commentary
PETER PETT - commentary
JOHN PIPER SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 Jesus Is Precious Because We Yearn for Beauty
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 The Fruit of Hope Boldness
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 The Greatest of These Is Love
- 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:6 Seeing & Savoring Jesus for Sake of Making Him Known
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:7 What Makes the Good News Good? Seeing the Glory of Christ
WILLIAM S PLUMER
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
RICHARD PRATT SERMONS
RAY PRITCHARD SERMONS
Dr Pritchard's sermons are always worth checking out -- Scripturally sound and pithily practical!
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 How Do You Measure Success?
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 The God-Dependent Life
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 Unfading Glory
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Now I See
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Living on a Spiritual Plateau–Part 1
PULPIT COMMENTARY
Hint: Click on expositions and scroll down for numerous additional homilies on individual passages.
- 2 Corinthians 3 Homilies available - see below
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 No Letters of Commendation Needed H
- 2 Corinthians 3:2 Homily - Our Epistle
- 2 Corinthians 3:3 Homily - The Christ Letter
- 2 Corinthians 3:2,3 A Living Letter
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 The Best Commendation
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - Study notes
- 2 Cor 3:1
- 2 Cor 3:2
- 2 Cor 3:3
- 2 Cor 3:4–6:13
- 2 Cor 3:4
- 2 Cor 3:5
- 2 Cor 3:6
- 2 Cor 3:7
- 2 Cor 3:8
- 2 Cor 3:9
- 2 Cor 3:11
- 2 Cor 3:12
- 2 Cor 3:13
- 2 Cor 3:14
- 2 Cor 3:15
- 2 Cor 3:16
- 2 Cor 3:17
- 2 Cor 3:18
RON RITCHIE
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-11 How Can We Gain a Sense of Competence?
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 How Can We Attain a Transparent Lifestyle?
A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures - Greek word studies 2 Corinthians
DON ROBINSON Sermons on 2 Corinthians
ROB SALVATO Sermons on 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:15 A Better Covenant For Those Living In Dark Days
- 2 Corinthians 3-1-6 The All Sufficiency of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 3-6 The New Covenant
- 2 Corinthians 3-7-18 From Glory to Greater Glory
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Being Transformed
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 3:1-11 Have You Got What It Takes?
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 "Who Is Sufficient?"
- 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 Who Is That Masked Man?
- Authentic Christianity: A Fresh Grip on Life based primarily on 2 Corinthians 2:14-6:13
RAY STEDMAN - 2 Corinthians Daily Devotionals
6: Do You Have What It Takes? | 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 |
7: A Fading Glory | 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 |
8: Freedom To Remove The Mask | 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 |
MARK STEVENSON
SAM STORMS - sermons
JOHN SUTCLIFFE COMMENTARY
THEOLOGY OF WORK 2 CORINTHIANS
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- Ministry in the Kingdom: Living Letter - 2 Corinthians 3:1-3
- Letters of recommendation to you or from you - 2 Corinthians 3:1
- You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody - 2 Corinthians 3:2
- You show that you are a letter from Christ - 2 Corinthians 3:3
- Ministry in the Kingdom: The New and Glorious Covenant - 2 Corinthians 3:4-4:6
- He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant - 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
- How much greater is the glory of that which lasts - 2 Corinthians 3:7-11
- Such a hope - 2 Corinthians 3:12
- Whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away - 2 Corinthians 3:13-16
- Now the Lord is the Spirit - 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONALS MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
JOHN TRAPP - commentary
BOB UTLEY
MARVIN VINCENT New Testament Word Studies
DANIEL WHEDON commentary
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW
STEVE ZEISLER SERMONS
- 2 Corinthians 2:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 A Letter
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Great and Lasting Glory
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 A Veil
- 2 Corinthians 3:11-4:6 Boldness and Liberty
SERMONS BY VERSE - older expositors