Bible Commentary

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all [things.] 16. I rejoice therefore ] Our translation follows the Geneva version here. There is no ‘therefore’ in the best MSS. and versions. It is found neither in Wiclif, Tyndale, nor Cranmer. And the somewhat abrupt conclusion is in harmony with St Paul’s style. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:16”

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. 15. his inward affection] Bowels, margin. See note on ch. 2Co 6:12. The translation here is Tyndale’s. more abundant ] Literally, more exceeding. See note on 2Co 7:4. the obedience … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:15”

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which [I made] before Titus, is found a truth. 14. I am not ashamed ] Rather, ‘I was not ashamed,’ i.e. at his return. but as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:14”

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. 13. Therefore we were comforted in your comfort ] Most modern editors punctuate as follows: ‘Therefore we were comforted. And in addition to (or in consequence of) our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:13”

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, [I] did [it] not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. 12. for his cause that had done the wrong ] See 1Co 5:1. nor for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:12”

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, [what] clearing of yourselves, yea, [what] indignation, yea, [what] fear, yea, [what] vehement desire, yea, [what] zeal, yea, [what] revenge! In all [things] ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. 11. after a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:11”

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 10. For godly sorrow worketh repentance ] Rather, For the sorrow which is according to God ( that is aftir God, Wiclif) worketh change of mind. The difference between the true repentance and the false … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:10”

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. 9. Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry ] Another instance of the tender consideration of St Paul (see note … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:9”

For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though [it were] but for a season. 8. with a letter ] Rather, by the letter, i.e. the First Epistle. though I did repent ] “There was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:8”

And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. 7. and not by his coming only, but by the consolation ] See ch. 2Co 2:14, which is explained … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:7”