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 Overview Chart - Second Corinthians - Charles Swindoll
Another Overview Chart
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 |
INTRODUCTORY THOUGHTS
2 CORINTHIANS
CITY OF CORINTH - Corinth was the capital of Achaia and located 40 miles west of Athens on the narrow isthmus connecting Peloponnese (on the south) with northern mainland of Greece (all uses of "Corinth" - Acts 18:1; 19:1; 1 Cor. 1:2; 2 Cor. 1:1, 23; 2 Tim. 4:20). Corinth was located between the Aegean and Adriatic Seas (see map below) and was a port city about five miles in circumference just south of the sharply rising 2000 foot Acrocorinth (see picture and see map "G") from which Athens could be seen on a clear day. The Temple of Aphrodite (Roman = Venus) was located on the Acrocorinth and housed the 1000 "priestesses" employed as hierodouloi (from hieros = consecrated to deity + doulos = bondservants) who served as temple prostitutes to facilitate idolatrous "worship" (cf "sacred prostitution"). As an aside it is notable that Scripture often associates sexual immorality (porneia) with idolatry (eidololatreia) (cf 1 Cor 5:11, 6:9, Eph 5:5-note, Rev 2:20-note, Rev 21:8-note). And remember that Paul also associated idolatry with covetousness writing that "greed...amounts to idolatry." (Col 3:5-note, Eph 5:5-note) Worship at the temple involved sexual encounters with these "priestesses" and this attracted "worshipers" from all across the Roman world. It is even recorded that the sandals of these notorious priestesses of Aphrodite were studded with an imprint that spelled our "Follow me" in the dust of the street (What a contrast with Jesus' call to "Follow Me" - Mt 4:19)! One cannot help but think of similar seductive pictures found on the internet even on seemingly innocent sites such as news pages! Clearly this illicit "worship" was a great temptation to the Christians at Corinth (just as is the internet to Christian's today!) as evidenced by Paul's exhortations and warnings in this first letter (1 Cor 5:1, 9,10, 11, 1 Cor 6:9-11, 12-17, 18, 19, 20). The immoral condition of Corinth is vividly seen in the fact that the Greek term (coined by Aristophanes) Korinthiazomai (lit., to act the Corinthian) came to mean "to practice fornication." Aleiphro wrote "I did not enter Corinth after all, for I learned in a short time the sordidness of the rich there and the misery of the poor."
"Ships wanting to avoid the dangerous trip around the southern tip of Greece were dragged across that isthmus. The city boasted an outdoor theater that accommodated 20,000 people (See reconstruction of Corinth circa A D 100), athletic games second only to the Olympics, a Greek, Roman, and Oriental population....There were taverns on the south side of the marketplace, and many drinking vessels have been dug up from those liquor lockers. Corinth was noted for everything sinful." (Charles Ryrie) Every shop in the city had a deep, spring-fed well in which to cool containers of wine. Strabo wrote that "All the people of Corinth gorge themselves." It was even customary in stage plays for actors to come on stage drunk.
In the picture below note the agora which was the city's marketplace and the Bema which was the judgment seat. Corinth had an extensive commerce, like all the large towns on the Mediterranean Sea, and became celebrated for its wealth, magnificence, and learning. Corinth's pottery, brass and marble for building columns were famous throughout the world. The city is now desolate with just a little village near the ancient Corinth. There is, however, a modern city of Corinth, a few miles away, with about twenty thousand inhabitants. Archaeologists have also discovered a broken lintel (part of a door) bearing the Greek description "synagogue of Hebrews."
Paul preached at Corinth about A.D. 53 for eighteen months (Acts 18:11). He paid Corinth a short second visit during the period A.D. 54–57, not mentioned specifically in Acts but implied in 1 Cor. 16:7; 2 Cor. 12:14; 13:1, where he speaks of an intended third journey to Corinth which coincides with that in Acts 20:2. He spent three winter months in Corinth (A.D. 57 and 58), during which he wrote the Epistle to the Romans (Acts 20:2, 3 [cf. 1 Cor. 16:6]; Rom. 16:1).
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From Cryptotheology
Kay Arthur adds that "Sin abounded in the cosmopolitan city of Corinth...The Corinthians were intrigued by Greek philosophy and captivated by the disciplined training and athletic events (see events) held at the Isthmus (see Isthmian Games). At one time the city was home to at least 12 pagan temples. The people desperately needed to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, the One crucified for sinners. The worship ceremonies carried out by a thousand temple prostitutes connected with the temple of Aphrodite (the goddess of love) bred blatant immorality throughout Corinth....Prostitutes openly plied their "wares," and meat markets thrived on sales from the sacrifices offered in the temples. The Corinthians ate well, satisfied their sexual urges without condemnation, flirted with the wisdom of men, and did all they could to keep their bodies as beautiful as those of the Greek gods. They loved to listen to great orators. For the 250,000 citizens (not slaves) there were almost two slaves per person (Ed: Therefore the total population was about 700,000). What more did Corinth need? Freedom! Freedom from sin and death. God met that need by blocking Paul at every hand on his second missionary journey (cf Acts 16:6, 7, 8) until he received the Macedonian call "Come and help us." (Acts 16:9) After establishing the Corinthian church, Paul eventually went to Ephesus, where he stayed for three years. From there he wrote his first epistle to the Corinthian believers, who so desperately needed help and correction. It was sometime between A.D. 52 and A. D. 56." (Discover the Bible for Yourself)
In summary, Corinth was a city with a prevalent pagan influence and a plethora of perversions (1 Cor 6:9,10) but despite these apparent obstacles to the Gospel, the Spirit enabled Paul to plant a church in the center of vice and idolatry on his Second Missionary journey (1 Cor 3:6, 10; 4:15; Acts 18:1–7).
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Middletown Bible
Dictionary Articles on Corinth:
- Wikipedia - Corinth
- Wikipeda - Ancient Corinth - Many pictures
- Google Images - Ancient Corinth - Timeline, Symbols, Geography, Model, Plan, Theater
- American Tract Society - Corinth
- Baker's Evangelical Dictionary - Theology of First and Second Corinthians
- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Corinth
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Corinth
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Corinth
- Holman Bible Dictionary Corinth
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Corinth
- Watson's Theological Dictionary Corinth
- 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Isthmus of Corinth
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Corinth
- Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Corinth
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Corinth (2) Divisions in the Church at Corinth Corinth
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia Corinth
- The Jewish Encyclopedia Corinth
COMPARISON OF 1ST AND 2ND CORINTHIANS |
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1 CORINTHIANS | 2 CORINTHIANS |
Objective and practical |
Subjective and Personal |
Insight into the Character of an Early Church |
Insight into the Character and Ministry of Paul |
Deliberate Instruction |
Impassioned Testimony |
Warns Against Pagan Influences |
Warns Against Judaistic Influences |
From Irving Jensen |
Read his fascinating brief biography - Henry Alford and Phil Johnson's related comments
James Rosscup writes that Alford's series on the New Testament "contains much that is valuable in the Greek New Testament...though all of the Greek New Testament words have been changed to English throughout." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works or Logos)
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (see his comments in following entry on Alford).
Editorial Note: If you are not proficient in Greek, you will find this work considerably more useful than the following work by Alford, because in this volume he translates the Greek and Latin into English. While the "The Greek New Testament" is longer (e.g., English version of 1John = 66 pages compared to Greek version = 94 pages in part because the latter includes comments of more technical nature), the substance of the commentary is otherwise similar to that found in the "NT for English Readers".
James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Alford was a Calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not dispensational. He takes a literal interpretation of the thousand years in Rev. 20 and has a famous quote there, is strong on sovereign election as in Ro 8:29, 30 and 1Pe 1:2, but, unfortunately, holds to baptismal regeneration in such texts as Titus 3:5 and John 3:5. He shows a great knowledge of the Greek text and faces problems of both a doctrinal and textual nature." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works or Logos)
John Piper writes ""When I’m stumped with a...grammatical or syntactical or logical [question] in Paul, I go to Henry Alford. Henry Alford...comes closer more consistently than any other human commentator to asking my kinds of questions."
Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
About 180 pages of sermons on 2 Corinthians - recommended.
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Satan's Greatest Scheme
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 How Do You Smell?
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Living Letters
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 The Superiority of the New Covenant
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Treasure in Clay Pots
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 Is Your Earth Suit Wearing Out?
- 2 Cor 5:9; 2 Cor 10 1 Cor 3:10-15, 2; Here Comes the Judge!
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Joy to the World
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 Reasonable Fanaticism
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Are We to Engage the Culture or Separate Ourselves From It? Yes!
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 The Deadly Difference Between Regret and Repentance
- 2 Corinthians 8 Generating a Spirit of Generosity
- 2 Corinthians 9 Giving: What's In It For Me?
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-11 When You Go to War, Use the Right Weapons
- 2 Corinthians 10:12-11:15 Spiritual Predators in the Church
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-11:33 An Apostle's Reluctant, Yet Intentional Boasting - Dick High
- 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?
- 2 Corinthians 13 Spiritual Authority is For Building Up, Not Tearing Down
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".
- 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 6 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 7 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 8 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 9 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 12 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 13 Commentary
James Rosscup writes that Barnes "includes 16 volumes on the Old Testament, 11 on the New Testament. The New Testament part of this old work was first published in 1832–1851. Various authors contributed. It is evangelical and amillennial...Often the explanations of verses are very worthwhile." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works or Logos)
C H Spurgeon "Albert Barnes is a learned and able divine, but his productions are unequal in value, the gospels are of comparatively little worth, but his other comments are extremely useful for Sunday-school teachers and persons with a narrow range of reading, endowed with enough good sense to discriminate between good and evil....Placed by the side of the great masters, Barnes is a lesser light, but taking his work for what it is and professes to be, no minister can afford to be without it, and this is no small praise for works which were only intended for Sunday-school teachers." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
- II Corinthians 1:1-11 He’ll Kiss it & Make it Better
- II Corinthians 1:12-24 Cutting Crushing Criticism
- II Corinthians 2 The Fragrance of Christ
- II Corinthians 3 Veil Removal
- II Corinthians 4 Earthen Vessels
- II Corinthians 5:1-10 Life is a Bridge
- II Corinthians 5:11-21 Crazy Christians
- II Corinthians 6 Good Relationships, Bad Partnerships
- II Corinthians 7 Nevertheless God
- II Corinthians 8 Put your money where your mouth WAS
- II Corinthians 10 God’s Weapons or Worldly Weapons
- II Corinthians 11 Knockoff Christianity
- II Corinthians 11:22-33 Struck down but not Destroyed
- II Corinthians 12:1-10 2 Tickets to Paradise
- II Corinthians 12:11-13:10 Tested & Approved
- II Corinthians 13:11-14 Christianity's Nuts & Bolts
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)
Similar to above but less Greek.
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)
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.
Click brief critique of Clarke
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Why Bad Things Happen to God’s People
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11 Why Paul’s Absence Should Make Corinthians’ Hearts Grow
- 2 Corinthians 2:12–4:6 The Sufficiency of God Through His Spirit
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Distinguishing the Contents From the Container
- 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:5 Death: No Longer a Foe, but a Friend
- 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Out With the Old, In With the New
- 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:10 Authentic Apostleship
- 2 Corinthians 6:11–7:1 Choosing Sides
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Good Grief
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Learning to Be Liberal
- 2 Corinthians 8:16–9:15 Keeping Your Commitments
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Contrasting Christian Leaders With the Cultists
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-29 The Reluctant “Fool”
- 2 Corinthians 11:30-12:10 Window, Rope, and Basket: Boasting in Our Weakness
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14 Paul’s Closing Argument, Appeal, and Blessing
The Expositor's Bible (1906)
- 2 Corinthians Intro
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 Suffering and Consolation
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-14 Faith Born of Despair
- 2 Corinthians 1:15-20 The Church's One Foundation
- 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22 Christian Mysteries
- 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4 A Pastor's Heart
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Church Discipline
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Christ's Captive
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Living Epistles
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 The Two Covenants
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 The Transfiguring Spirit
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The Gospel Defined
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 The Victory of Faith
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 The Christian's Hope
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 The Measure of Christ's Love
- 2 Corinthians 5:16, 17 The New World
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 The Signs of an Apostle
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 New Testament Puritanism
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Repentance Unto Life
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 The Grace of Liberality
- 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15 The Fruits of Liberality
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 War
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Comparisons
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-6 Godly Jealousy
- 2 Corinthians 11:7-29 Foolish Boasting
- 2 Corinthians 11:30-12:10 Strength and Weakness
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Not Yours, But You
- 2 Corinthians 13 Conclusion
E H Plumptre author of this commentary
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Church As A Fellowship Of Forgiveness
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Paradox of Success out of Failure
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The New Covenant Opposed from Without
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 The Power of the Resurrection
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Exercising the Power of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:12-15 Displaying the Glory of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Time & Eternity
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 Motivation For Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 Joy to the World: Our Message o Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 Servants of God: Our Ministry of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Giving Out of Gratitude
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:5 Guidelines For Giving
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Giving out of Joy
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Waging Spiritual Warfare
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Evaluating Legitimate Authority And Authentic Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 The Jealousy & Generosity of Loving Care
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 The Costliness of Loving Care
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 The Relationship Between Ecstasy, Authenticity, And Pain
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 A Call to Self-Examination
- 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 A Call to Loving Maturity
- 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?
- 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?
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 - How is Satan god of this world?
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 Why does God allow deception?
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 What is Spiritual Blindness?
- 2 Corinthians 4:8 What does the Bible say about despair?
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 What does it mean that we have treasures in jars of clay?
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 What is the inner man?
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 What is glorification?
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-8. What does it mean to be absent from the body?
- 2 Corinthians 5:8 What does the Bible say about death?
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 What is Christian reconciliation? Why do we need to be reconciled with God?
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
- 2 Corinthians 5:6–7 What does it mean to walk by faith not by sight?
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 What is righteousness?
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 What does it mean that today is the day of salvation?
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 What is biblical separation?
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 Is it good to have close friendships with unbelievers?
- 2 Corinthians 7:10–11 What is godly sorrow?
- 2 Corinthians 8:6, 16-17 What Can We Learn from the life of Titus?
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 What does the Bible say about sowing and reaping?
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 How can I become a more cheerful giver?
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Spiritual strongholds - what is the biblical view?"
- 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 What does it mean to take every thought captive?
- 2 Corinthians 11:5 Who are the super-apostles Paul mentions?
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
- 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?
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 If our salvation is eternally secure, why does the Bible warn so strongly against apostasy?
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
- 2 Corinthians 13:12 What exactly is a 'holy kiss'?
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
- 2 Corinthians 1-2
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 The God of All Comfort
- 2 Corinthians 3-4
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-10 Light of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 5
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 6
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Come Out From Among Them!
- 2 Corinthians 7-8
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Godly Sorrow Produces
- 2 Corinthians 9-10
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Spiritual Warfare!
- 2 Corinthians 11
- 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Come to the Light
- 2 Corinthians 12-13
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A Thorn in the Flesh
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)
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)
- 1:1-2 A Personal Greeting
- 1:3-7 Praise for Divine Encouragement
- 1:3-6 Encouragement in the Midst of Suffering
- 1:7 A Secure Hope
- 1:8-11 News of a Near-Death Experience in Asia
- 1:12--7:16 Paul Defends His Ministry
- 1:12--2:4 The Corinthians' Complaints
- 3:1-3 Paul's Letter of Recommendation
- 3:4-6 Qualifications for Ministry
- 3:7-11 The Superiority of the New Covenant Ministry
- 3:12-18 Superiority of the New Covenant Minister
- 4:1-6 Setting Forth the Truth Plainly
- 4:7-12 God's Power Made Known Thru Hardships
- 4:13-18 A Faith That Prompts Outspokenness
- 5:1-5 The Christian Hope Beyond the Grave
- 5:6-10 The Expectation of Eternal Life with Christ
- 5:11-13 Fear of the Lord Motivates Ministry
- 5:14-17 Christ's Love Compels Service
- 5:18-21 A Ministry of Reconciliation
- 6:1-3 Plea Not to Take God's Goodness for Granted
- 6:4-10 Paul's Ministry Credentials
- 6:11-13 A Plea for the Corinthians' Affection
- 6:14--7:1 Unequal Yoking with Unbelievers
- 7:2 A Second Plea for Affection
- 7:3-7 Joy in the Midst of Distress
- 7:8-11 News of the Corinthians' Obedience
- 7:12-16 Paul's Pride in Corinthians Proves True
- 8:1-5 The Macedonian Believers Model Generosity
- 8:1--9:15 Paul's Guidelines of Christian Stewardship
- 8:6 Paul Urges 2 Corinthians to Finish the Work
- 8:7 Corinthians Are Challenged to Excel in Giving
- 8:8-9 Paul Tests the Corinthians' Love
- 8:10-12 Make Good Their Pledge
- 8:11-15 Guidelines for Giving
- 8:16-24 Paul Sends a Team in Advance
- 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 6 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 7 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 8 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 9 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 12 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 13 Commentary
- Commentary
Below are links to the unabridged version of JFB:
- 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 6 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 7 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 8 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 9 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 12 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 13 Commentary
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.
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Great Offender
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Triumphant Glory of Christian Ministry
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 The Modern Church and the Deceitful Handling of the Word of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 The Gospel: God's Glory in Christ's Face
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 The Suffering and Glory of New Covenant Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 When Affliction is Light
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Clothed, Unclothed and Clothed Upon
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 The Saint's Tribunal
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Constraining Substitutionary Love
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 The Ministry of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Amnesty International, Embraceable and Imperative
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 The Hymn of the Herald of Grace
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4 Puritanism in the New Testament
- 2 Corinthians 7:5-16 The Repentance that Brings No Regret
- 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 Grace Giving, part I
- 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 Grace Giving, part II
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 Grace Giving, part III
- 2 Corinthians 8:16- 9:5 Glasnost and Honesty in the Lord's Work
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Peace - Giving Inexpressibly
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 War
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Measuring the Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-6 Only One Jesus, One Spirit and One Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 11:7-15 Paul and the Apostles of Satan
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 The Marks of an Apostle
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 The Place of Self-Examination
- 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 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
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 The Competent Minister, Part 1
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Certainties that Drive an Enduring Ministry, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 Looking at the Face of Jesus, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 4:3 Looking at the Face of Jesus, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 4:3 Looking at the Face of Jesus, Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 Looking at the Face of Jesus, Part 5
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 Clay Pots and the Secret to Serving God
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 The Glory of God and the Frailty of Man
- 2 Corinthians 4:2-8 Certainties that Drive an Enduring Ministry, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-11 Priceless Treasure in Clay Pots, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-11 Priceless Treasure in Clay Pots, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 4:12-15 Priceless Treasure in Clay Pots, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Secrets to Endurance
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 Facing Death Confidently, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 5:2-8 Facing Death Confidently, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 The Noblest Ambition
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 A Ministry of Integrity, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-13 A Ministry of Integrity, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 5:14 A Ministry of Integrity, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 5:15-17 A Ministry of Integrity, Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 5:21-15 Words of Hope
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Called to The Ministry of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 The Ministry of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 The Mission of The Church
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 The Ambassadors' Ministry of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Honor and Dishonor--The Paradox of Ministry, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-7 Honor and Dishonor--the Paradox of Ministry, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 6:8-10 Honor and Dishonor--the Paradox of Ministry, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-13; 7:2-4 Accents of Love
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 Separating from Unbelievers , Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 Separating from Unbelievers, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 6:18-7:1 Dealing with Sins of Thought and Word
- 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Separating from Unbelievers, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Separating from Unbelievers, Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 Restoring the Grieving Pastor's Joy
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 Restoring the Grieving Pastor's Joy, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 7:11-16 Restoring the Grieving Pastor's Joy, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-3 A Biblical Model for Giving-1
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 A Biblical Model for Giving-2
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 A Biblical Model for Giving-3
- 2 Corinthians 8:4-8 A Biblical Model for Giving-4
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money-1
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money-2
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money-3
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money-4
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Poverty that Made Us Rich
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-12 Stewardship with Integrity, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 8:13-17 Stewardship with Integrity, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 8:18-24 Stewardship with Integrity, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 Stewardship with Integrity, Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 The Path to Prosperity, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 9:11-15 The Path to Prosperity, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-2 Winning the Spiritual War, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Winning the Spiritual War, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-8 How to Recognize a Man of God, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-8 How to Recognize a Man of God, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 10:12-13 How to Recognize a Man of God, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 10:14-18 How to Recognize a Man of God, Part 4
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-2 Christian Loyalty, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 Christian Loyalty, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 11:5-6 Christian Loyalty, Part 3
- 2 Corinthians 11:7-9 Marks of a True Apostle: Humility
- 2 Corinthians 11:10-11 Marks of a True Apostle: Truth, Love
- 2 Corinthians 11:30-12:4 Paul's Humility on Display Grace to You
- 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, 20 Marks of a False Apostle
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-21 Paul's Reluctance to Boast
- 2 Corinthians 11:22-25 The Hardships of Paul
- 2 Corinthians 11:26-29 Paul Identifies with Suffering Believers
- 2 Corinthians 11:30-12:4 Paul's Humility on Display
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 13:3-4 The Pattern of Sanctification: Submission to Authority
- 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 The Pattern of Sanctification: Authenticity, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 The Pattern of Sanctification: Authenticity, Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine Your Faith
- 2 Corinthians 13:7-10 The Pattern of Sanctification: Obedience and Integrity
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 A Call for Completion
Questions and Answers - John MacArthur
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commending Ourselves to Men's Conscience
- 2 Corinthians 5 Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Will God Punish the Evil Deeds of Believers?
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 The Judgment Seat of Christ for Believers
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 What Does It Mean to Be, "Unequally Yoked?"
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Receiving the Grace of God in Vain
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Bound Together With Nonbelievers
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 A Fresh Start
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Sow Sparingly; Reap Sparingly
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 If We Give Generously, Are We Guaranteed to Receive Abundantly?
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Avoiding Empty Philosophies; Tearing Down Strongholds
- 2 Corinthians 12 Caught Up to the Third Heaven
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Self-Examination
- Commenting on Commentaries on 2 Corinthians - David S Dockery - Dockery writes (click link for each of these older but useful works)....
Some older works are difficult to find, but are nevertheless very useful. These include:
H. A. W. Meyer (Bannerman, 1884);
A. Plummer (T. & T. Clark, 1915);
C. Hodge (1857)
J. H. Bernard, in vol. 3 of the Expositor's Greek Testament (1903).
J. Denney's (1894) older and out-of-print work is most reliable and helpful throughout.
- Best Commentaries on 2 Corinthians - Ligonier Ministries
- Best Commentaries on 2 Corinthians
- Best Commentaries on 2 Corinthians - Tim Challies
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Comfort in Tribulation
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Seeing the Possibilities
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-5 The Proof is in the Pudding
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Revealing the Savior
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-4 The Demands of Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 Christ-centered Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Confidence in Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 4:10-12 Confirmation in Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 Perseverance in Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Perspective in Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 Working on a Building (Part 1)
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 Working on a Building (Part 2)
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 The Corinthian Manual for Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 The Warfare on the Home-front
- 2 Corinthians 12:14-15 The Economics of Christian Service
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 "Introduction To 2 Corinthians"
- 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"
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 "Beholding The Image Of The Lord"
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 "We Have This Treasure In Earthen Vessels"
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 "Momentary, Light Affliction Produces An Eternal Weight Of Glory Far Beyond Comparison"
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 "When Our Earthly Tent Is Torn Down We Have A House In The Heavens"
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 "If Any Man Is In Christ He Is A New Creation"
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 "Be Reconciled To God"
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 "Endurance In Ministry Despite Difficulties, Hardships And A Lack Of Earthly Rewards"
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1 "Open Wide Your Heart To Us"
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 "Godly Sorrow Produces Repentance"
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 "Giving From The Grace Of God"
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-24 "It Would Be Best For You If You Gave"
- 2 Corinthians 9 "Sow Sparingly And You Will Reap Sparingly, Bountifully And You Will Reap Bountifully"
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 "The Weapons Of Our Warfare Are Not Of The Flesh But Divinely Powerful"
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 "Do Not Compare Yourself With Those Who Measure Themselves By Themselves"
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 "Paul Begins His Fool's Speech"
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 "Fool's Speech Part 2: Paul Boasts About His Weakness"
- 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"
- 2 Corinthians 13 "Wrap Up / Examine Yourselves Whether Or Not You Are In The Faith"
- 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
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 YE ARE THE EPISTLES OF CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 THE MINISTRATIONS OF GLORY
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 THE FACE OF JESUS
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-10 TO THEM THAT ARE LOST
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-17 THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 THE FACE OF JESUS CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 JESUS OUR LORD – HIS FACE
- 2 Corinthians 4:13 THE POWER OF PERSONAL TESTIMONY
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 THINGS ETERNAL
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 THE CERTAINTIES OF GOD WE KNOW
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 THE FIVE CROWNS OF REWARD FOR THE CHRISTIAN
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 WALKING BY FAITH ALONE
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 GOD KEEPS BOOKS
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-11 THE PLEADING OF PAUL
- 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 FIVE CROWNS OF REWARD
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-15 CHRISTIAN MOTIVES
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 THE NEW CREATION
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 THE IMPERATIVE
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 THE IMPERATIVE NOW
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 OUR SINS AND OUR SALVATION
- 2 Corinthians 6:1 RECEIVING THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN
- 2 Corinthians 6:1 THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 THE IMPERATIVE NOW
- 2 Corinthians 6:1 THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN
- 2 Corinthians 6:1 THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 THE ACCEPTED TIME
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 GOD IN ACCEPTED TIME
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 THE SEPARATED LIFE
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 GODLY SORROW
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 SALVATION
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 THE CHRISTIAN EXTRA
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 LOVE, LIBERALITY AND LIBERATION
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-8 THE RICHES OF LIBERALITY
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 THEY FIRST GAVE THEMSELVES
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 OUT OF AN OVERFLOWING HEART
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 THE RESPONSIVE HEART
- 2 Corinthians 8:2 REJOICE IN GIVING TITHE
- 2 Corinthians 8:2 POVERTY AND LIBERALITY
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 A HISTORY OF GIVING TO GOD
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 INCENTIVE TO GIVING
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 OUR RICHES IN CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 HIS UNSPEAKABLE GIFT
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 HIS INEXPRESSIBLE GIFT
- 2 Corinthians 9:8-10 I AM THE CHURCH BUDGET
- 2 Corinthians 9:14 CHRIST THE GIFT OF GOD
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 THE SIMPLICITY IN CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 THE SIMPLICITY IN CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 THE SIMPLICITY THAT IS IN CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 11:4 PREACHING ANOTHER JESUS
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 THE SUFFERINGS OF PAUL.
- 2 Corinthians 11:26-27 THE TRIAL IN THE WILDERNESS
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 IN THE FAITH
- 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 OUR SOUL’S INVENTORY
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 GOD THE TRINITY
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 THE MYSTERY OF THE TRINITY
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 THE UNFATHOMABLE MYSTERY OF THE TRINITY
- Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist commentator.
Paul's second canonical epistle to the church he founded at Corinth (there probably were at least two other letters he wrote to Corinth, but these have not been preserved—see 1 Corinthians 5:9 for a specific reference to one of them) was probably written less than a year after the first. It is uncertain whether it was written while he was still at Ephesus (Acts 19:10) or later at Philippi (Acts 20:1-6). In any case, there is almost complete unanimity among scholars that 2 Corinthians was indeed written by Paul. Like 1 Corinthians, it is cited by numerous church leaders in the second century (Clement, Irenaeus, Polycarp, etc.). After Paul's departure from Corinth, the church had been injured spiritually, not only by the divisions and immorality discussed by him in 1 Corinthians but also by certain of the "Christ party" (1 Corinthians 1:12), who were now falsely claiming to be apostles of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:7; 11:13), and trying to undermine Paul's teachings. They were corrupting God's Word (2 Corinthians 2:17), and Paul was forced both to defend himself and to rebuke these false teachers with great severity (2 Corinthians 10:7-12:13). The epistle also notes with approval that the immorality condemned in the first epistle had been effectively disciplined (2 Corinthians 2:1-11). Paul's definition and defense of the ministry and true ministers of God in 2 Corinthians 3-6 is especially noteworthy, as is his discussion of the Christian grace of giving in 2 Corinthians 8-9. In summary, the two Corinthian epistles are filled with rich spiritual and doctrinal truths and also with stern rebuke against sin and heresy, and also as abundant instruction for practical Christian living.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 god of this world
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 out of darkness
- 2 Corinthians 4:8 yet not distressed
- 2 Corinthians 4:13 as it is written
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 light affliction but for a moment
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 house of this tabernacle not made with hands
- 2 Corinthians 5:2 clothed upon
- 2 Corinthians 5:3 found naked
- 2 Corinthians 5:5 earnest of the Spirit
- 2 Corinthians 5:8 absent from the body
- 2 Corinthians 5:9 labour
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 judgment seat
- 2 Corinthians 5:14 constraineth us were all dead
- 2 Corinthians 5:16 know we him no more
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 new creature
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 reconciled to God
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 knew no sin
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 For he saith
- 2 Corinthians 6:4 all things
- 2 Corinthians 6:8 honor and dishonor
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 bowels
- 2 Corinthians 6:13 enlarged
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 yoked together
- 2 Corinthians 6:15 concord
- 2 Corinthians 6:16 God hath said
- 2 Corinthians 6:17 saith the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 6:18 my sons and daughters
- 2 Corinthians 7:2 Receive us
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 coming of Titus
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 godly sorrow sorrow of the world
- 2 Corinthians 7:11 carefulness
- 2 Corinthians 8:1 do you to wit grace churches of Macedonia
- 2 Corinthians 8:2 their joy
- 2 Corinthians 8:6 this same grace
- 2 Corinthians 8:8 not by commandment
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 according to that a man hath
- 2 Corinthians 8:15 As it is written
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 sight of men
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 reap
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 all grace
- 2 Corinthians 9:9 it is written
- 2 Corinthians 9:11 thanksgiving to God
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 unspeakable
- 2 Corinthians 10:3 war after the flesh
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 not carnal
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 imaginations every thought
- 2 Corinthians 10:10 weak
- 2 Corinthians 10:16 regions beyond
- 2 Corinthians 10:17 he that glorieth
- 2 Corinthians 11:2 espoused you chaste virgin
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 serpent beguiled Eve
- 2 Corinthians 11:4 another Jesus another spirit another gospel
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 false apostles
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 angel of light
- 2 Corinthians 11:15 ministers of righteousness their works
- 2 Corinthians 11:17 not after the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 11:23
- 2 Corinthians 11:28 I am more
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves reprobates
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 Holy Ghost
- 2 Corinthians - Devotionals from Today in the Word
- 2 Corinthians Devotionals from Our Daily Bread - on site
- 2 Corinthians Devotionals from Our Daily Bread - links to off site devotionals
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Sovereign Seeks Helpers Unconcerned for Personal Gain: by Derek Thomas
- 2 Corinthians 5:6 An Evangelist's Heart by Derek Thomas
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-11 The Judgment Seat of Christ by James Baird
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Ambassadors on Behalf of Christ by Josh Rieger
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Persuaded by the Gospel by Ed Hartman
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Compelled to Be on Mission by Dan Iverson
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 What the Gospel Is by Derek Thomas
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Understanding and Embracing God's Grand Mission: A Missional People by Michael Campbell
- 2 Corinthians 8:9-15 What the Bible Says About Christian Giving by J. Ligon Duncan
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Giving That Hurts by Derek Thomas
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Thou Who Was Rich Beyond All Splendor by J. Ligon Duncan
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-11 An Investment That Always Works by Doug Kelley
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 The Cheerful Giver by J. Ligon Duncan
- 2 Corinthians 9:7b-9 Cheerful? by J. Ligon Duncan
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 Happy Giving: Because You Want To by J. Ligon Duncan III
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Strength in Suffering by Caleb Cangelosi
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 Feeling Blessed? by Derek Thomas
- Studies in 2 Corinthians - 93 pages - Interesting resource. Outline format with lots of alliteration.
- Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - Well done conservative notes. Includes access to Holman NT Commentary on each Gospel (see Library in left gutter).
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
- 2 Corinthians 2:2-11 Restoration
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Letters From God
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Unveiled and Unfading
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 The Freedom of Believers
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 Depression and Suicide
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-10 How To Handle Failure
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 Crawling Out of the Depression Hole
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-16 Where's the Power?
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 What Happens When We Die?
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Clothes Matter
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Will Your Mom Find Out?
- 2 Corinthians 5:11,14-17 Resurrection Power
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 They Need and Want To Know
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Pass It On
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:1 Come Out and Be Separate
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:1 Chained at the Neck
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Tertullian - The Original Fundamentalist
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Any Regrets?
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Repentance Or Just Guilt?
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 The Grace of Generosity
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Gold Medal Giving
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 Gift Giving
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Invest In Thanks
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Giving Or Getting?
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-11 Waging War
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Which Jesus?
- 2 Corinthians 11:21-29 In Danger For God
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 What's A Heaven For?
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Thorny Therapy
- 2 Corinthians 13:4-8 God's Test
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Final Exam
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Glory on Display
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 The Undeniable Mark of a Champion
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Fine-Tune Your Focus
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-19 Motivation for Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Spiritual Disciplines: Evangelism
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Change You Need
- 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 New Beginnings: A Graduate Recognition Sermon
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 Our Amen to the Glory of God
- 2 Corinthians 3:7–18 Transformation into Glory
- 2 Corinthians 4:7–15 The Kingdom Paradox
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Genuine Conversion
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Righteousness of God
- 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 Cheerful Giving
- 2 Corinthians 11:14–15 The Angel of Light
- 2 Corinthians 11:22–12:10 Paul the Preacher
- 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Power in Weakness
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 Contradiction Vs. Paradox
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5391 letters
5661 brothers
7120 Christians
7709 apostles, authority
2 Corinthians 1:1-2
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 Constrained by Christ
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 New Creatures
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Valuing the Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:1 Living Like Christians
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-7, 13-16 Christian Affections
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-12 The Path through Godly Sorrow
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-6 Grace Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:7-24 Pointers for Grace Giving
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Extravagance of Grace Giving
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 The Christians' Weapons 1.
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 In the Trenches
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Commended by God
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Betrothed to Christ
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Boasting in Weakness
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Ministry of the Thorn
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Clearing the Debris in Corinth, 1
- 2 Corinthians 12:19-21 Clearing the Debris in Corinth, 2
- 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Do You Pass or Fail?
- 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 A Trinitarian Blessing
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 2 Corinthians 4:1. God-Given Mercy (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-9. Weak Minister, Powerful Message, Part 1 (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 5:1. A Lasting Body (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19. Reconciliation! (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21. Diplomatic Christianity (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-2. Present Grace: Operating in Life (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10. Demonstrating a Genuine Ministry (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-13. Reciprocal Love (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1. Nothing in Common (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-7. Honest Care and Comfort (doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-16 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 8:6-15 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 9:8-15 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 (doc)
- 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)
- 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 (doc)
- 2 Corinthians 13:7-14 (doc)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 2 Cor 4:1
- 2 Cor 4:2
- 2 Cor 4:3
- 2 Cor 4:4
- 2 Cor 4:5
- 2 Cor 4:6
- 2 Cor 4:7
- 2 Cor 4:8
- 2 Cor 4:10
- 2 Cor 4:12
- 2 Cor 4:13
- 2 Cor 4:15
- 2 Cor 4:16
- 2 Cor 4:17
- 2 Cor 4:18
- 2 Cor 5:1
- 2 Cor 5:2
- 2 Cor 5:3
- 2 Cor 5:4
- 2 Cor 5:5
- 2 Cor 5:7
- 2 Cor 5:8
- 2 Cor 5:9
- 2 Cor 5:10
- 2 Cor 5:11
- 2 Cor 5:12
- 2 Cor 5:13
- 2 Cor 5:14
- 2 Cor 5:16
- 2 Cor 5:17
- 2 Cor 5:18
- 2 Cor 5:20
- 2 Cor 5:21
- 2 Cor 6:1
- 2 Cor 6:2
- 2 Cor 6:6
- 2 Cor 6:7
- 2 Cor 6:8–10
- 2 Cor 6:11
- 2 Cor 6:14
- 2 Cor 6:15
- 2 Cor 6:16
- 2 Cor 6:17
- 2 Cor 6:18
- 2 Cor 7:1
- 2 Cor 7:2
- 2 Cor 7:3
- 2 Cor 7:5
- 2 Cor 7:6
- 2 Cor 7:8
- 2 Cor 7:10
- 2 Cor 7:11
- 2 Cor 7:12
- 2 Cor 7:13
- 2 Cor 7:15
- 2 Cor 8–9
- 2 Cor 8:1
- 2 Cor 8:3
- 2 Cor 8:5
- 2 Cor 8:7
- 2 Cor 8:8
- 2 Cor 8:9
- 2 Cor 8:10
- 2 Cor 8:11
- 2 Cor 8:12
- 2 Cor 8:14
- 2 Cor 8:15
- 2 Cor 8:17
- 2 Cor 8:18
- 2 Cor 8:19
- 2 Cor 8:20–21
- 2 Cor 8:22
- 2 Cor 9:2
- 2 Cor 9:5
- 2 Cor 9:6
- 2 Cor 9:7
- 2 Cor 9:14
- 2 Cor 9:15
- 2 Cor 10:1–13:10
- 2 Cor 10:3
- 2 Cor 10:4
- 2 Cor 10:5
- 2 Cor 10:6
- 2 Cor 10:8
- 2 Cor 10:10
- 2 Cor 10:11
- 2 Cor 10:12
- 2 Cor 10:13
- 2 Cor 10:16
- 2 Cor 10:17
- 2 Cor 10:18
- 2 Cor 11:2
- 2 Cor 11:3
- 2 Cor 11:4
- 2 Cor 11:5
- 2 Cor 11:6
- 2 Cor 11:7
- 2 Cor 11:9
- 2 Cor 11:10
- 2 Cor 11:13
- 2 Cor 11:14
- 2 Cor 11:15
- 2 Cor 11:20
- 2 Cor 11:22–12:10
- 2 Cor 11:22
- 2 Cor 11:23–27
- 2 Cor 11:23
- 2 Cor 11:24
- 2 Cor 11:25
- 2 Cor 11:26
- 2 Cor 11:28
- 2 Cor 11:32–33
- 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
- 2 Cor 13:1
- 2 Cor 13:3
- 2 Cor 13:4
- 2 Cor 13:5
- 2 Cor 13:13
- 2 Cor 13:14
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ( doc, pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 5:8-11 (pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-16 (pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 (pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 8:5 (pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 (pdf)
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (pdf)
- Introduction to 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:16
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-24
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-33
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14
- 2 Corinthians - Bibliography
JOHN WHITCOMB
- 2 Corinthians Homilies - Index to 30 homilies
- 2 Corinthians 1 Homily - click arrow to go to next homily
- 2 Corinthians Commentary - A People's Commentary - especially designed for pastors and Sunday Schools
- 2 Corinthians 1
- 2 Corinthians 2
- 2 Corinthians 3
- 2 Corinthians 4
- 2 Corinthians 5
- 2 Corinthians 6
- 2 Corinthians 7
- 2 Corinthians 8
- 2 Corinthians 9
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 11
- 2 Corinthians 12
- 2 Corinthians 13
- 2 Corinthians Sermons - 95 messages on Mp3 - preaches from the perspective of a Messianic believer
- 2 Corinthians Commentary - Click for index Critical & Exegetical Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 6 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 7 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 8 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 9 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 12 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 13 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 6 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 7 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 8 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 9 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 12 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 13 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians Commentary - Zip File of Audios - complete book
- 2 Corinthians Commentary - individual Mp3's
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 The Church as a Fellowship of Suffering
- 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
- 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 1:5 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 2:5-11 The Church As A Fellowship Of Forgiveness
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Paradox of Success out of Failure
- 2 Corinthians 3:1
- 2 Corinthians 3:2
- 2 Corinthians 3:3
- 2 Corinthians 3:4
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
- 2 Corinthians 3:6
- 2 Corinthians 3:7
- 2 Corinthians 3:8
- 2 Corinthians 3:9
- 2 Corinthians 3:10
- 2 Corinthians 3:11
- 2 Corinthians 3:12
- 2 Corinthians 3:13
- 2 Corinthians 3:14
- 2 Corinthians 3:15
- 2 Corinthians 3:16
- 2 Corinthians 3:17
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
- 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
- 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?
- 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 Summer Is for Seeing and Showing Christ
- 2 Corinthians 3:15-4:6 Seeing & Savoring Jesus...Making Him Known
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:7 What Makes the Good News Good? Seeing the Glory of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 The Liberty of the Spirit (16 pages)
2 Corinthians 3:18 Transformed by Beholding (24 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Our Daily Homily
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Communion and Transformation
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Transfigured Lives
- 2 Corinthians 4:1
- 2 Corinthians 4:2
- 2 Corinthians 4:3
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
- 2 Corinthians 4:5
- 2 Corinthians 4:6
- 2 Corinthians 4:7
- 2 Corinthians 4:8
- 2 Corinthians 4:9
- 2 Corinthians 4:10
- 2 Corinthians 4:11
- 2 Corinthians 4:12
- 2 Corinthians 4:13
- 2 Corinthians 4:14
- 2 Corinthians 4:15
- 2 Corinthians 4:16
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- 2 Corinthians 4 Calling All Clay Pots
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 I'm Sending You to Open Their Eyes
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Called to Suffer & Rejoice...Eternal Weight of Glory
- 2 Corinthians 4:15 Grace, Gratitude, and the Glory of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 When You Die...At Home with the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The New Covenant Opposed from Without
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 The Power of the Resurrection
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Exercising the Power of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:12-15 Displaying the Glory of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Time and Eternity
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Our Light Affliction?
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Suffering: Friend Or Enemy To Christian Joy?
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 An Eternal Weight of Glory (14 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 4:18 The Seen and the Unseen (12 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 5:1
- 2 Corinthians 5:2
- 2 Corinthians 5:3
- 2 Corinthians 5:4
- 2 Corinthians 5:5
- 2 Corinthians 5:6
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:9
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
- 2 Corinthians 5:11
- 2 Corinthians 5:12
- 2 Corinthians 5:13
- 2 Corinthians 5:14
- 2 Corinthians 5:15
- 2 Corinthians 5:16
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:18
- 2 Corinthians 5:19
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
- 2 Corinthian 5:21
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 Insight (Faith) Not Emotion
- 2 Corinthians 5:9 The Worker's Ruling Passion (The Servant’s Primary Goal)
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 The Master Assizes (Will Judge)
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Transfigured life
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Nothing of the Old Life
- 2 Corinthians 5:9 Three Ambitions
- 2 Corinthians 5:9 Devotional
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-20 Love's Constraint
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 A New Creation
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 Our Daily Homily
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 The Great Session of Court
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Believer A New Creature
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 High Doctrine
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 A Solemn Embassy
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 The Heart of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 Christ--Our Substitute
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 Substitution
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 In Christ a New Creation (26 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The New and the Old (16 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 Ambassadors for Christ (16 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Sinless Made Sin (22 pages)
- 2 Corinthians 7:5-13 The Good End of Godly Regret
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 Battling the Unbelief of Regret
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-3 A Biblical Model for Giving- 1
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 A Biblical Model for Giving- 2
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:6-15 Christmas Joy
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-2,8 Love The Labor of Christian Hedonism
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Treasuring Christ Together: North Campus Expansion, Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 A Biblical Model for Giving- 3
- 2 Corinthians 8:4-8 A Biblical Model for Giving- 4
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money- 1
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money- 2
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money- 3
- 2 Corinthians 8-9 The Biblical View of Money- 4
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Treasuring Christ Together: Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 He Who Sows Bountifully Will Reap Bountifully
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Enough for Us
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks Be to God for His Inexpressible Gift
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 What Will You Give? How Will You Give It?
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 A Generous Church
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 The Jealousy & Generosity of Loving Care
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 The Costliness of Loving Care
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Relationship Between Ecstasy, Authenticity, Pain
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 Satan's Gospel vs God's Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 The Way Out of the Mess We are In
- 2 Corinthians 11:4 Another Gospel
- 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 12:7-8 How God Uses Suffering- 1
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 How God Uses Suffering- 2
- 2 Corinthians 12:12-16 Concerns of a True Pastor: Humility & Selflessness
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-18 Learning to Relate to Difficult People
- 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:4 The Spiritual Authority of Loving Care
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 GOD'S YEA; MAN'S AMEN
- 2 Corinthians 1:21 ANOINTED AND STABLISHED
- 2 Corinthians 1:22 SEAL AND EARNEST
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 THE TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 TRANSFORMATION BY BEHOLDING
- 2 Corinthians 4:18 LOOKING AT THE UNSEEN
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 TENT AND BUILDING
- 2 Corinthians 5:5 THE PATIENT WORKMAN
- 2 Corinthians 5:8 THE OLD HOUSE AND THE NEW
- 2 Corinthians 5:9 PLEASING CHRIST
- 2 Corinthians 5:14 THE LOVE THAT CONSTRAINS
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 THE ENTREATIES OF GOD
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 HOPE AND HOLINESS
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 SORROW ACCORDING TO GOD
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 GIVING AND ASKING
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 RICH YET POOR
- 2 Corinthians 8:11 WILLING AND NOT DOING
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 ALL GRACE ABOUNDING
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 GOD’S UNSPEAKABLE GIFT
- 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 A MILITANT MESSAGE
- 2 Corinthians 11:2 SIMPLICITY TOWARDS CHRIST —
- 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS
- 2 Corinthians 12:14 NOT YOURS BUT YOU
D Edmond Hiebert (these are actually comments on Morgan's related work "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.
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Thank God for Pressure
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Glow-in-the-Dark Christians
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-10 A Realist, an Optimist and an Activist Once Met
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 Jars of Clay
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Our Daily Strength
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Tackling Life With Confidence
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Evidence of Changed Lives
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since We Have These Promises
- 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 The Power of an Encouraging Church
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 Church Discipline and Godly Sorrow
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 The Excellent Church
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 Sermon
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 Every Thought Captive
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 My Grace is Sufficient
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 God Bless You
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).
- 2 Corinthians 1 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 6 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 7 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 8 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 9 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 12 Commentary
- 2 Corinthians 13 Commentary
Excellent sermon illustrations - the first list represents devotionals onsite followed by the list of off site devotionals by chapter and verse.
- 2 Corinthians 1
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 2
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-22
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 3
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-2
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-7
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-7
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-9
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
- 2 Corinthians 4:3-7
- 2 Corinthians 4:6
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7
- 2 Corinthians 4:7
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:8, 10
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:16
- 2 Corinthians 4:16
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9
- 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- 2 Corinthians 5
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-9
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-9
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-11
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-11
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:2
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:9
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-15
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:10-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-20
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:14
- 2 Corinthians 5:14
- 2 Corinthians 5:15
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
- 2 Corinthians 5:18
- 2 Corinthians 5:19
- 2 Corinthians 5:20
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- 2 Corinthians 6
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
- 2 Corinthians 6:4
- 2 Corinthians 6:10
- 2 Corinthians 6:11
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-18
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
- 2 Corinthians 6:2
- 2 Corinthians 6:14
- 2 Corinthians 6:14
- 2 Corinthians 7
- 2 Corinthians 7
- 2 Corinthians 7:1
- 2 Corinthians 7:1
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-7
- 2 Corinthians 7:9-12
- 2 Corinthians 7:9
- 2 Corinthians 7:10
- 2 Corinthians 8
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:7
- 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
- 2 Corinthians 8:12
- 2 Corinthians 9
- 2 Corinthians 9
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-7
- 2 Corinthians 9:6
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-5
- 2 Corinthians 10:5
- 2 Corinthians 10:5
- 2 Corinthians 10:12
- 2 Corinthians 10:12-18
- 2 Corinthians 10:17
- 2 Corinthians 10:17
- 2 Corinthians 10:17
- 2 Corinthians 11
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-5
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-30
- 2 Corinthians 11:12-31
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
- 2 Corinthians 11:21-29
- 2 Corinthians 11:22-30
- 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
- 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
- 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
- 2 Corinthians 11:24-12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- 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
- Introduction
- 2 Corinthians 1 The God of All Comfort
- 2 Corinthians 1:19 The Everlasting Yea
- 2 Corinthians 3:9 The Two Ministrations
- 2 Corinthians 3:10-23 The Fiery Test
- 2 Corinthians 4:18 The Changeable and the Unchangeable
- 2 Corinthians 5 Sustaining Truths
- 2 Corinthians 6:9 Literary Altruism
- 2 Corinthians 7:7 Paul on Almsgiving
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 Weapons of Warfare
- 2 Corinthians 11 Paul's Self-Vindication
- 2 Corinthians 11:26 Environment
- 2 Corinthians 13 Christian Apostleship
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Fragrance of the Christian Ministry Dennis M. Davidson
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4 :1-12 The Ministry Given To His Servants Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 4 :15 More at the Table for Thanksgiving Terry Trivette
- 2 Corinthians 4:18ff Going Home Johnny L. Sanders
- 2 Corinthians 4 :3-4 The Hidden Gospel The late Francis Dixon
- 2 Corinthians 4 :4 The White Lie Frank Page
- 2 Corinthians 5 Inspired To Serve J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 5 :1 We Know The Dirt Is Not Our Destiny Terry Trivette
- 2 Corinthians 5 :10 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Donald Cantrell
- 2 Corinthians 5 :10 The Final Exam J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 5 :14-21 It's Easter, Jesus, Thank You For The Cross Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 5 :17 A Copernican Revolution Franklin L. Kirksey
- 2 Corinthians 5 :17 He Makes All Things NEW! James McCullen
- 2 Corinthians 5 :1-8 What Happens After You Die? James Merritt
- 2 Corinthians 5 :19 Standing in the Gap Johnny L. Sanders
- 2 Corinthians 5 :19-21 Sharing His Story Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 5 :6-8 Homesick for Heaven Franklin L. Kirksey
- 2 Corinthians 5 :7-21 Christian, Don't Quit J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 5 :8 Present With The Lord Johnny L. Sanders
- 2 Corinthians 6 Be Holy Franklin L. Kirksey
- 2 Corinthians 6 :14-18 Abstaining from Worldly Associations Donnie L. Martin
- 2 Corinthians 7 :8-12 Lord, Change Our Minds Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 8 The Magnificence of Stewardship J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 8 :1-5 The Giving That Blesses Paul E. Brown
- 2 Corinthians 8 :2 The Second Mile - Part 1 Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 8 :3 Second Mile - Part 2 Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 8 :4-5 Second Mile - Part 3 Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 8 :9 The Poverty of Christ J. Gerald Harris
- 2 Corinthians 9 :10-15 Giving Thanks for an Incredible Gift James McCullen
- 2 Corinthians 9 :6 The Farmer - Part 2 J. Mike Minnix
- 2 Corinthians 9 :6-15 How Should We Give To God John C. Bryan
- 2 Corinthians 9 :7-15 A Tangible Expression of Thanksgiving Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 10 :1-6 Demolishing Strongholds Johnny Hunt
- 2 Corinthians 10 :3-5 Mind Games James Merritt
- 2 Corinthians 11 :1-15 Caveat Emptor: Consummate Artist or Con Artist? Franklin L. Kirksey
- 2 Corinthians 11 :23 The Agony of the Cross Johnny L. Sanders
- 2 Corinthians 11 :28 Performing Well Under Pressure Alan Stewart
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 13 :11 Last Things First - Part 1 David E. Owen
- 2 Corinthians 13 :11-14 Finally, Brethern, Farewell Paul E. Brown
- 2 Corinthians 13 :5 A Life Changing Experience Michael A. Guido
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 The Line of Prayer
- 2 Corinthians 1:15-20 All the Promises of God Are Yes in Christ
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 The Aroma of Christ Among the Nations
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4 Calling All Clay Pots
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 I'm Sending You to Open Their Eyes
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Called to Suffer and Rejoice For an Eternal Weight of Glory
- 2 Corinthians 4:15 Grace, Gratitude, and the Glory of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 What Happens When You Die? At Home with the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 What Happens When You Die? Judgment Seat of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 7:5-13 The Good End of Godly Regret
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 Battling the Unbelief of Regret
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:6-15 Christmas Joy
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-2,8 Love The Labor of Christian Hedonism
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Treasuring Christ Together
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 He Who Sows Bountifully Will Reap Bountifully
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Abundance for Every Good Work
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks Be to God for His Inexpressible Gift
- 2 Corinthians 11:28 Is There Good Anxiety?
- 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
1915 The International Critical Commentary Series - Robertson, Archibald, and Plummer, Alfred,
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
- 2 Corinthians 2
- 2 Corinthians 3
- 2 Corinthians 4
- 2 Corinthians 5
- 2 Corinthians 6
- 2 Corinthians 7
- 2 Corinthians 8
- 2 Corinthians 9
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 11
- 2 Corinthians 12
- 2 Corinthians 13
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-2:11 Why the Delay?
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 Let's Talk About Me
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-15 Inside-Out Salvation
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-6:2 An Urgent Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1 After all I've Done For You
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-8:9 The Confidence of Sorrow
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:15 God's Money
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-12:13 Look At My Stripes
- 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14 People, Get Ready
Hint: Click on expositions and scroll down for numerous additional homilies on individual passages.
- Introduction
- 2 Corinthians 1 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 2 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 3 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 4 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 5 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 6 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 7 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 8 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 9 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 10 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 11 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 12 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 13 Exposition
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 Believing the Promises
- 2 Corinthians 3:2 Practical Christianity Series - Ministry of Hospitality
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 Three Homes (II )
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Pleasing the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Will I Be Held Accountable?
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Baptist Distinctives: Individual Soul Liberty and Responsibility
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Countdown to the Millennium: Judgment and Blessings
- 2 Corinthians 5:15 Living Christ
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 The Goal of Forgiveness
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 The Cross
- 2 Corinthians 6:17 Dare to be Different
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Marks of a Christian: Separation
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Of Missions and Of the Grace of Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Faith Promise Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:5 The Measure of a Church
- 2 Corinthians 8:5 Giving Ourselves First
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Growing in Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:8 Questions About Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 That You Might Be Rich
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Rewards of Stewardship
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Thank You
- 2 Corinthians 9:24-27 How to be a Failure for God
- 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Is adversity ever caused by God?
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Growing Spiritually: Testing 1-2-3
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Growing Spiritually: Testing 4-5-6
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 We Preach Jesus
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Shining through Broken Vessels
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 Shining Through Cracked Pots
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:9 I Live What I Believe
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5-5 Longing for Heaven
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-15 What Happens When We Die
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-11 Heaven- a Destination, a Motivation, or Both
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 Walk by Faith
- 2 Corinthians 5:12-17 A New Creation
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 Knowing No Man After The Flesh
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 The Ministry Of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-18 Approved To Minister
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Unequally Yoked
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 True Repentance
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:5 Guidelines On Giving
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 Sowing And Reaping - Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Sowing And Reaping - Part 2 - The Family
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 Sowing And Reaping - Part 3 - Character
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 The Container vs The Contents
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Pulling Down Strongholds - Part 1
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Pulling Down Strongholds - Part 2
- 2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Running In Your Lane
NOTE: If you are not familiar with the great saint Charles Simeon see Dr John Piper's discussion of Simeon's life - you will want to read Simeon's sermons after meeting him! - click Brothers We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering (Mp3 even better)
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 The Trials & Consolations of Ministers Useful to their People
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 The Testimony of a Good Conscience
- 2 Corinthians 1:13 The Churchman's Confession
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 The Stability of Promises
- 2 Corinthians 1:21,22 The Different Operations of the Holy Spirit
- 2 Corinthians 2:11 The Devices of Satan Exposed
- 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 The Importance of Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 3:2,3, Christians Are Epistles of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 3:5 The Extent of Man's Impotency
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 The Letter that Killeth and the Spirit that Giveth Light
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 The Law and the Gospel Compared
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 The Glory of the Gospel Above that of the Law
- 2 Corinthians 3:15, 16 The Future Conversion of the Jews
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 Christ the Soul of the Entire Scriptures
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Excellency and Efficacy of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 The Contest Between God and Satan
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 Ministers, the Bearers of Rich Treasure
- 2 Corinthians 4:11 The Trials of Christians the Means of Magnifying Their Lord
- 2 Corinthians 4:17,18 The Christian's Experience in Affliction
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 The Christian's Assured Prospect of Glory
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 The Christian Walking by Faith
- 2 Corinthians 5:10,11 The Doctrine of Future Judgment
- 2 Corinthians 5:14, 15 The Constraining Power of Christ's Love
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Christian a New Creature
- 2 Corinthians 5:19, 20 The Ministry Of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Way of Reconciliation with God
- 2 Corinthians 6:1, 2 The Grace of God Not to be Received in Vain
- 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 The Character of a Christian Minister
- 2 Corinthians 6:10 Paradoxical Experience
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Effects of the Gospel in Enlarging the Heart
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Separation from the World Enjoined
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Sanctification Wrought by Promises
- 2 Corinthians 7:3 The Grounds of a Minister's Regard for His People
- 2 Corinthians 7:10, 11 Repentance Exemplified in the Corinthian Church
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Liberality to the Poor
- 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 Liberality to the Poor Recommended
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 The Grace of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 Liberality Encouraged
- 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 The Benefit Arising from Attention to the Poor
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Efficacy of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 10:15, 16 The Faithful Minister's Desires
- 2 Corinthians 10:18 The Folly of Pride and Boasting
- 2 Corinthians 11:2, 3 Godly Jealousy the Duty of Ministers
- 2 Corinthians 11:23-29 St Paul's Zeal Illustrated and Improved
- 2 Corinthians 11:29 Christian Sympathy
- 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 The Success of Fervent Prayer
- 2 Corinthians 12:10 A sense of Weakness Conducive to Strength
- 2 Corinthians 12:14 The Duty of Ministers
- 2 Corinthians 13:4 The Power of the Risen Savior
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 Self Examination Recommended
Note: On some of the links you may need to scroll down the page for the sermon on that verse
2 Corinthians 1
- 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
2 Corinthians 2
2 Corinthians 3
2 Corinthians 4
- 2 Corinthians 4:3 Why the Gospel is Hidden
- 2 Corinthians 4:3,4 True Gospel No Hidden Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 Blinded by Satan
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 The Gospel of the Glory of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus
- 2 Corinthians 4:15 Our Light Affliction
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 Vanities and Verities
2 Corinthians 5
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 The Tent Dissolved and the Mansion Entered
- 2 Corinthians 5:5 The Glorious Hereafter and Ourselves
- 2 Corinthians 5:5 Preparation for Heaven
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 Faith versus Sight
- 2 Corinthians 5:5-10 Believer in the Body and Out of the Body
- 2 Corinthians 5:8 To Die or Not to Die
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 The Great Assize (Session of Court)
- 2 Corinthians 5:14 Under Constraint
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Believer A New Creature
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Christ the Maker of All Things New
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Is Conversation (Conversion) Necessary?
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 High Doctrine
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 The Ministry of Reconciliation
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 God Beseeching Sinners by His Ministers
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 A Solemn Embassy
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 Christ's Ambassadors
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 The Heart of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 Christ--Our Substitute
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 Substitution
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 Christ Made Sin
2 Corinthians 6
2 Corinthians 7
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Our Position and Our Purpose
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 Cleansing which Comes of Godliness - Sermon Notes
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 Sorrow and Sorrow
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 Sorrow and Sorrow - Sermon Notes
2 Corinthians 8
- 2 Corinthians 8:5 The Best Donation
- 2 Corinthians 8:5 Joining the Church
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 The Condescension of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Christ's Poverty, Our Riches
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Knowing and Doing
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Our Lord's Voluntary Poverty
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Poverty and Riches
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 Christ's Motive and Ours
- 2 Corinthians 8:24 Expected Proof of Professed Love
2 Corinthians 9
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 A Cheerful Giver Beloved of God
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Praise for the Gift of Gifts
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 The Gift Unspeakable
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 God's Unspeakable Gift
2 Corinthians 10
2 Corinthians 11
2 Corinthians 12
- 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
2 Corinthians 13
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 1:1-11 Why Does It Hurt So Much?
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 When You Are Misunderstood
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-17 When Discipline Ends
- 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?
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Nothing But the Truth
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Your Pot--His Power
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 Beyond the End
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 What's There to Live For?
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 The Word for This Hour
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 Sensible Fanaticism
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1 Watch Out for These
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 How to Repent
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Guidelines on Giving
- 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15 Giving joyfully
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Our Secret Weapons
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 How to Spot a Phony
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Keep It Simple
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 The Cost of Love
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 The Ecstasy and the Agony
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:4 The Signs of an Apostle
- 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 Who Am I, Really?
- Authentic Christianity: A Fresh Grip on Life based primarily on 2 Corinthians 2:14-6:13
AUDIOS - MP3'S
LINKS BELOW BOOK "AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANITY: A FRESH GRIP ON LIFE"
- Preface
- The Great Imitation - Introduction
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 The Real Thing
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 The Secret
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-8 Two Splendors
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 Death Versus Life
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 The Enemy Within
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The Enemy Without
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Pots, Pressures, and Power
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Time and Eternity
- 2 Corinthians 5:9-17 Our Highest Motivation
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 The Glory of Ministry
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 Exhibit A
SEE ALSO...
Spiritual Warfare: The Battle of Life
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-4 The Weapons of our Warfare | (PDF)
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Pulling Down Strongholds | (PDF)
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 The Methods of Madness | (PDF)
- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 How Christians Attack | (PDF)
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Capturing by Craft | (PDF)
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 The Secret Government of Earth | (PDF)
- 2 Corinthians 10:2-6 Bringing Thoughts into Captivity | (PDF)
SEE ALSO...
2nd Corinthians: Authentic Christianity - — 30 Daily Devotionals for September
- 1st Why Does It Hurt So Much? (2 Corinthians 1:1-7) — In times of grief and troubles, do we find significance and comfort in knowing we are being equipped to serve others for Jesus' sake?
- 2nd The Sentence Of Death (2 Corinthians 1:8-11) — Are we counting on our living Lord to accomplish what He wants to do through us, or are we frustrating and exhausting ourselves with our self-reliance and self-effort?
- 3rd When You Are Misunderstood (2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4) — God always says yes to to what He has promised. How well do we understand His promises? How faithful are we to keep the promises and commitments we make?
- 4th Forgiveness: When Discipline Ends (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) — Do we abort God's gift of forgiveness by failing to extend forgiveness to others as He forgave us? When we do forgive, do we also seek to forget the offense?
- 5th Who Is Sufficient? (2 Corinthians 2:12-17) — When our thoughts and feelings are burdened and anguished to feebleness, can we let the light and power of the Spirit of Christ demonstrate His sufficiency through us?
- 6th Do You Have What It Takes? (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) — What is one of the most important truths in the Word of God missing in the church across the world? Can we clearly explain the different life in the new covenant?
- 7th A Fading Glory (2 Corinthians 3:7-11) — Is God's grace an embarrassment, or do we see the transcendent glory of relying completely on Him to give us value, and give us peaceful rest from self-effort?
- 8th Freedom To Remove The Mask (2 Corinthians 3:12-18) — Are we truly free to admit and look at our nature and capacity for evil? Do we wrongly rely on self-effort to overcome it? How does a growing freedom in Christ change us?
- 9th Nothing But The Truth (2 Corinthians 4:1-4) — Where and how can we strip off all the veils of illusions and delusions to see the truth about ourselves, about our lives, and about the world in which we live?
- 10th From Darkness To Light (2 Corinthians 4:5-6) — When we read the written Word of God, are we expecting to see the Person who is the Living Word? Where do we find the light of the glory of God?
- 11th The Life Of Jesus In Mortal Bodies (2 Corinthians 4:7-15) — Are we being so changed by our relationship with Christ that others who are in our lives see the glory of His character? How can we share in the dying of Jesus?
- 12th Beyond The End (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5) — Have we forgotten the expectation and hope of our glorious future, for body, soul and spirit?
- 13th What's There To Live For? (2 Corinthians 5:6-17) — Is the love of Christ the controlling motivation of our lives? Are we experiencing the self-liberating control of His love?
- 14th The Word For The Hour (2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2) — What is God's message of reconciliation to our deep-seated sense of alienation and estrangement from Him? Are we carriers of that message?
- 15th Sensible Fanaticism (2 Corinthians 6:3-10) — Following Jesus is a radical, other-worldly calling. If we were accused of being truly Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict us?
- 16th The Reciprocity Of Love (2 Corinthians 6:11-13) — Transparent communication stretches us and makes us vulnerable. Are we learning to be open-hearted to all, and thereby loving, for Christ's sake and by His power?
- 17th The Unequal Yoke (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) — Are we free from all men, yet servants of all? Do any of our relationships inhibit our freedom to love and obey God with all our heart, soul, and mind?
- 18th How To Repent (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) — Godly repentance cleanses and liberates us. Do we keep the door of repentance open to God's saving grace in us and through us?
- 19th Grace And Giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-15) — Jesus is our priceless Treasure. Are we learning to worship Him with all that we are and own? What may we be withholding from Him this day?
- 20th Giving Joyfully (2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15) — Grace-giving is a miracle that mirrors God's character. Are we therefore intent on knowing the Giver of such a radical gift?
- 21st Our Secret Weapons (2 Corinthians 10:1-6) — For every Christian, spiritual warfare is a given, whether engaged actively or passively. Are we alert to identify and engage our spiritual weaponry?
- 22nd The True Evaluation (2 Corinthians 10:7-18) — Do we resort to measuring and comparing ourselves with others? Are we finding contentment in simply serving as Christ's own beloved one?
- 23rd Godly Jealousy (2 Corinthians 11:1-2) — God is passionately jealous for the Good of His own people. Are we being freed from damaging our relationships with self-focused jealousy?
- 24th The Simplicity Of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3-15) — Are we getting side-tracked by the superficial and secondary? Do we need to return to the main menu: the exquisite simplicity of the Gospel?
- 25th How To Boast (2 Corinthians 11:16-33) — Do we see the value of our failures as part of God's curriculum for training us in humble trust? Do we trust Him to redeem our failures?
- 26th Strength In Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:1-10) — Are we aware of the peril of spiritual pride? Can we receive our weakness and incompetence as a path to God's power at work in us?
- 27th The Remarkable Paradox (2 Corinthians 12:11-13) — Do we have growing confidence in the power and Presence of Christ in us, so that self-esteem is becoming a non-issue?
- 28th The Mark Of A True Servant (2 Corinthians 12:14-13:4) — God's love in Christ for us is immeasurable. Are we choosing to be living statements of that quality of love? Or do we put price tag on our relationships?
- 29th How To Examine Yourself (2 Corinthians 13:5-10) — How can we know whether we have true faith? What is the Evidence that we can really know and that others can see? What about when doubt strikes?
- 30th A Word Of Peace (2 Corinthians 13:11-14) — When faced with stressful divisiveness, quarreling, and/or jealousy in our personal & corporate lives, how and why can we remain friendly, loving, open, and forgiving?
- 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 An Introduction To Paul’s Second Letter To The Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 The God Of Every Possible Comfort
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 The Christian Response To Affliction
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-17 Single-Mindedness And Sincerity Indispensable In A Christian
- 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Knowing The Faithfulness Of God
- 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4 A Shared Joy
- 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 The Aftermath of Church Discipline
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Ministers of the New Covenant
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 God’s Commendations
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 The Spirit Gives Life
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 The Glory of the New Covenant
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 Seeing the Lord’s Glory
- 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Transformed into His Likeness with Ever-increasing Glory
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 We Do Not Lose Heart
- 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Gospel Illumination – the Work of God
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 Death at Work in Us: Life at Work in You
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 The Power of Faith
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 The Foundations for Christian Encouragement
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Hope at Death
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 How Christians Live their Lives
- 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 The Judgment Seat of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-13 The All-round Christian
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Constrained by Love
- 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 A True Regard for Christ
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come!
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 God and Sinners Reconciled
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 A Message Worthy of Christ’s Ambassadors
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Not Receiving God’s Grace in Vain
- 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 The New Testament Ministry – The Need of the Hour
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 A Fitting Response to the Coming of the Mighty Word
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 New Testament Puritanism
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 The New Testament Way of Change
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-4 A Pastor and His People
- 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 The God who Comforts the Downcast
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-9 When God Intends Sorrow
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly Sorrow brings Repentance that Leads to Salvation
- 2 Corinthians 7:11 Do We Find ‘Revival’ in the New Testament?
- 2 Corinthians 7:12-16 Christian Affection
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 The Christian and His Money
- 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 The Riches and the Poverty of Jesus Christ
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 God’s Will for our Money
- 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Three Men of God Commended
- 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 Sowing and Reaping Generously
- 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 The Abundant Grace in All Things at All Times
- 2 Corinthians 9:9-11 God Making Many Rich
- 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 God’s Indescribable Gift
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 The Christmas Gift
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Our Mighty Weapons
- 2 Corinthians 10:6-18 Those Who Commend Themselves, and Those Commended by God
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 Devotion to Christ Being Tested
- 2 Corinthians 11:5-15 Seeing the Real Through the Masquerade
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-21 The Cult of the Heavy Shepherds
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 To Be a Pilgrim
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 The Thorn in the Flesh
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 What Makes Churches Inferior?
- 2 Corinthians 13:1-4 The Proof that Christ Speaks Through Us
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 The Duty and Benefits of Self-examination
- 2 Corinthians 13:-11 Real Renewal
- 2 Corinthians 13:1-13 God’s Way of Church Harmony
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 The Threefold Blessing of the New Covenant
- 2 Corinthians 1:1,2 A Father's Heart
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 The Company of the Afflicted
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11 Wounds from a Friend
- 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:4 Unseen Reality
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Great and Lasting Glory
- 2 Corinthians 3:11-4:6 Boldness and Liberty
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Treasure Chests
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Swallowed Up by Life
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 A New Creation
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1 The Adventure of Faith
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Citizens of a Distant Land
- 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Godly Sorrow
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 We Are All in This Together
- 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15 God Loves a Cheerful Giver
- 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Weapons for Warfare
- 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Reality Check
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Distortion and Disguise
- 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Real Credentials,
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 When I Am Weak, I Am Strong,
- 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14 An Apostolic Visit,
- An A Lighthouse in a Dark World, Summary