Bible Commentary

To the one [we are] the savor of death unto death; and to the other the savor of life unto life. And who [is] sufficient for these things? 16. To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life ] The reading accepted by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:16”

For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 15. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ ] The form of the expression is here altered in two ways: (1) the Apostle himself now becomes the ‘sweet savour,’ while (2) the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:15”

Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. 14. Now thanks be unto God ] This passage is an instance of the abrupt digressions peculiar to St Paul’s style. See Introduction to the first Epistle, p. 16, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:14”

I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. 13. I had no rest in my spirit ] i.e. the higher and nobler part of his being, superior to the soul. Cf. 1Co 2:14-15 and notes. Also 1Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:13”

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to [preach] Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 12. Furthermore, when I came to Troas ] Another proof is now given of the Apostle’s sincere desire for the well-being of his converts, his distress at the non-arrival of Titus at the time expected. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:12”

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 11. Lest Satan should get an advantage of us ] See note on 1Co 5:10. The word signifies (1) to have more, (2) to be greedy, and hence (3) to overreach, to defraud. devices ] The word properly means … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:11”

To whom ye forgive any thing, I [forgive] also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave [it,] for your sakes [forgave I it] in the person of Christ; 10. To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also ] St Paul is here exercising the power of the keys (see Mat 16:19; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:10”

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. 9. For to this end also did I write ] St Paul here gives a third reason for writing the first Epistle. Not only was he anxious for the restoration of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:9”

Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm [your] love toward him. 8. Wherefore I beseech you, that you would confirm your love towards him ] The word ‘your’ is not in the original. It is not their love, but love itself, the fundamental principle (see 1Co 13:1; 1Jn 4:8; 1Jn 4:16) of the Christian … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:8”

So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to forgive [him,] and comfort [him,] lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 7. comfort him ] Better, perhaps, encourage him. See note on ch. 2Co 1:3. such a one ] , the man of that description, the name by which St Paul always … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 2:7”