2 Corinthians 1:1-7 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:6

And ; rather, but . The verse expresses the additional thought that the comfort ( i . e . encouragement and strengthening) of the apostle, as well as his affliction, was not only designed for his own spiritual training, but was the source of direct blessing to his converts, because it enabled him, both by example ( Philippians 1:14 ) and by the lessons of experience, to strengthen others in affliction, and so to further their salvation by teaching them how to endure ( Romans... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:6-11

Personal sufferings. "And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation," etc. The words suggest a few remarks concerning personal sufferings. I. THEY ARE OFTEN EXPERIENCED IN THE BEST OF ENTERPRISES . What a glorious enterprise Paul and his fellow apostles were engaged in!—nothing less than the restoration of mankind to the knowledge, image, and friendship of the great God. Yet how great their sufferings! "We were pressed out of measure, above strength,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:7

And our hope of you is steadfast; literally, And our hope is steadfast on your behalf . The variations of text and punctuation in the verse do not materially affect the sense. The meaning is "And I have a sure hope that you will reap the benefits of our common fellowship with Christ in his affliction, and of the comfort which he sends, because I know that you have experienced the sufferings, and am therefore sure that he will send you the strength and the endurance. The close connection... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Paul an apostle ... - ; see the Romans 1:1 note, and 1 Corinthians 1:1 note.By the will of God - Through, or agreeably to the will of God; note, 1 Corinthians 1:1.And Timothy our brother - Paul was accustomed to associate some other person or persons with him in writing his epistles. Thus, in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Sosthenes was associated with him. For the reasons of this, see the note on 1 Corinthians 1:1. The name of Timothy is associated with his in the Epistles to the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:2

Grace be to you ... - This is the usual Christian salutation; see the Romans 1:7 note; 1 Corinthians 1:3 note. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Blessed be God - This is the commencement properly of the Epistle, and it is the language of a heart that is full of joy, and that bursts forth with gratitude in view of mercy. It may have been excited by the recollection that he had formerly written to them, and that during the interval which had elapsed between the time when the former Epistle was written and when this was penned, he had been called to a most severe trial, and that from that trial he had been mercifully delivered. With a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Who comforteth us - Paul here doubtless refers primarily to himself and his fellow apostles as having been filled with comfort in their trials; to the support which the promises of God gave; to the influences of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter; and to the hopes of eternal life through the gospel of the Redeemer.That we may be able to comfort ... - Paul does not say that this was the only design which God had in comforting them that they might be able to impart comfort to others; but he does say... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us - As we are called to experience the same sufferings which Christ endured; as we are called to suffer in his cause, and in the promotion of the same object. The sufferings which they endured were in the cause of Christ and his gospel; were endured in endeavoring to advance the same object which Christ sought to promote; and were substantially of the same nature. They arose from opposition, contempt, persecution, trial, and want, and were the same as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

And whether we be afflicted - If we are afflicted; or, our affliction is for this purpose. This verse is designed to show one of the reasons of the sufferings which the apostles had endured; and it is a happy specimen of Paul’s skill in his epistles. He shows that all his trials were for their welfare and would turn to their benefit. He suffered that they might be comforted; he was afflicted for their advantage. This assurance would tend to conciliate their favor, and strengthen their affection... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:7

And our hope of you is steadfast - We have a firm and unshaken hope in regard to you; we have a confident expectation that you will be saved. We believe that you will be enabled so to bear trial as to show that you are sustained by the Christian hope; and so as to advance your own piety, and confirm your prospect of heaven.As ye are partakers of the sufferings - It is evident from this, that the Corinthians had been subjected to trials similar to those which the apostle had endured. It is not... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:6-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:7

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