Bible Commentary

But in all [things] approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 4. approving ] The word is the same as is translated ‘commend’ in ch. 2Co 3:1, and there is an obvious reference here to 2Co 6:1-3 of that chapter. as the ministers of God ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:4”

Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 3. Giving no offence in any thing ] This verse is closely connected in sense with v, 1. St Paul now enters upon a long passage in which he shews how the ‘ministry of reconciliation’ is practically carried on. The demeanour of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:3”

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now [is] the accepted time; behold, now [is] the day of salvation.) 2. For he saith ] In Isa 49:8. The passage follows the LXX. translation. I have heard thee in a time … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:2”

We then, as workers together [with him,] beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. Ch. 2Co 6:1-10. How God’s Ministers carry on this Work of Reconciliation 1. We then, as workers together with him ] Cf. 1Co 3:9, which, together with the context here, shews that our translators, following … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 6:1”

For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 21. For he hath made him to be sin for us ] Literally, He made, i.e. in the Sacrifice on the Cross. The word sin has been variously explained as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:21”

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us; we pray [you] in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 20. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ ] Literally, we undertake an embassy ( legatione fungimur, Vulgate; usen message, Wiclif). Tyndale, followed by Cranmer and the Geneva Version, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:20”

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 19. to wit, that ] i.e. this is the tenor of our message. God was in Christ reconciling ] Or ‘that God in Christ was reconciling.’ Either translation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:19”

And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 18. all things are of God ] Whether natural or spiritual. He is the Creator of heaven and earth, Gen 1:1, as well as of the work of redemption and of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:18”

Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 17. Therefore ] i.e. as a conclusion from 2Co 5:15-16, in consequence of Christ’s Death, His Life, His superhuman, Divine personality. if any man be in Christ ] The Vulgate puts no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:17”

Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we [him] no more. 16. Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh ] i.e. we regard no man from a purely fleshly point of view (see note on ch. 2Co 1:17), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:16”