Bible Commentary

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 6. those that are cast down ] The word , says Dean Stanley, never (except in metaphors in the N.T.) has the meaning of ‘humble,’ but only acquired such a meaning in later times to express the Christian grace … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:6”

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without [were] fightings, within [were] fears. 5. For, when we were come into Macedonia ] See Act 20:1 and ch. 2Co 2:13. our flesh had no rest ] The word translated rest means rather ease, remission … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:5”

Great [is] my boldness of speech toward you, great [is] my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. 4. Great is my boldness of speech toward you ] Cf. note on ch. 2Co 3:12. great is my glorying of you ] See notes on ch. 2Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:4”

I speak not [this] to condemn [you]: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with [you.] 3. I speak not this to condemn you ] “It might seem as if this were spoken at them with indirect reproach. Therefore he adds, ‘I am not reproaching you for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:3”

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 2 16. Exhortation to set aside all suspicion and to confide in the Apostle’s love and zeal for their spiritual well-being 2. Receive us ] Literally, Make room for us (‘capaces estote nostri,’ Erasmus and Calvin. Tyndale and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:2”

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Ch. 2Co 7:1. Having therefore these promises ] Literally, promises such as these ( soche promeses, Tyndale and Cranmer), i.e. those that have just been mentioned. let us cleanse ourselves … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 7:1”

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 18. saith the Lord Almighty ] Another combination of various passages. See 2Sa 7:14; Isa 43:6; Eze 11:20; Eze 14:11; Eze 37:27. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And will be a Father unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:18”

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you. 17. Wherefore come out from among them ] A combination of Isa 52:11 with Eze 20:34. This passage must be read in conjunction with 1Co 5:10, and must be understood not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:17”

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 16. what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?] Cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:16”

And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 15. Belial ] This word, derived from two Hebrew ones signifying ‘of no profit,’ was used in the O.T. (e.g. Deu 13:13; 1Sa 2:12) in the phrase ‘child,’ ‘son’ or ‘daughter of Belial,’ to signify a worthless person, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:15”