Bible Commentary

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence [am] base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: Ch. 2Co 10:1-6. St Paul’s intention of overcoming all opposition to the Gospel 1. Now I Paul myself ] “Until now, Paul has addressed himself preeminently to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:1”

Thanks [be] unto God for his unspeakable gift. 15. Thanks ] The word is the same which is elsewhere translated grace. for his unspeakable gift ] This, as Dean Alford suggests (after Chrysostom), can be none other than Jesus Christ Himself. No other gift could correspond to the word ‘unspeakable,’ which suggests (like Rom 11:33; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:15”

And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. 14. and by their prayer for you, which long after you ] The construction in the Greek is somewhat obscure. Some would render (1) as A. V., and regard this verse also as depending upon the word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:14”

While by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for [your] liberal distribution unto them, and unto all [men]; 13. experiment ] Rather, proof ( probatio, Vulg.), i.e. the proof afforded by the conduct of the Corinthians that they were Christians, not in name … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:13”

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; 12. For the administration of this service ] Literally, For the ministry (see note on 2Co 9:1) of this public service ( the mynysterie of this public office, Wiclif; the office of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:12”

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. 11. bountifulness ] ( symplenesse, Wiclif; syngleness, Tyndale). The Greek word here is the same as in ch. 2Co 1:12, 2Co 8:2, where see notes. The word ‘bountifulness’ was first introduced by our translators, who however have liberality in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:11”

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for [your] food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 10. Now he that ministereth ] The word used twice in this verse has the original signification of leading a chorus. Hence it came to mean to defray the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:10”

(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever. 9. as it is written ] In Psa 112:9. the poor ] The word here is the usual one in Classical Greek. See notes on ch. 2Co 8:9. his righteousness remaineth for ever ] As this passage … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:9”

And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things,] may abound to every good work: 8. all grace ] See notes on grace elsewhere, esp. ch. 2Co 8:6 and 2Co 9:15 of this chapter; also cf. 1Co 16:3. The meaning here is ‘God is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:8”

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 7. purposeth ] The word, as used in Aristotle, denotes deliberate choice, without any constraint of any kind, as well as free from the impulse of the passions. grudgingly ] Literally, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:7”