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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

2 Corinthians 1:1-2. Paul, an apostle Appointed and made such, not by my own will or choice, or those of any man, or any number of men; but by the will of God Who called me by his grace to that sacred and important office; see Galatians 1:1; Galatians 1:15; and Timothy, our Or rather a, brother St. Paul, writing to Timothy, styles him his son; writing of him, his brother. From this it is evident that Timothy was with the apostle when this second epistle to the Corinthians was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Blessed be God, &c. A solemn and beautiful introduction, highly suitable to the apostolical spirit; even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Who is his only-begotten Son, both as to his divine and human nature; see Hebrews 1:2; Luke 1:35; and as he is Mediator, appointed, authorized, and qualified by the Father for that office. The Father of mercies From whose paternal compassion and readiness to forgive the penitent, that sincerely believe in and turn to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

1:1-11 INTRODUCTION AND ENCOURAGEMENTPaul greets the Corinthian church, along with other Christians in Achaia, in the name of the God of all comfort (1:1-3). One reason why Christians suffer all kinds of troubles is that they may know how to sympathize with and help others who are similarly troubled. Just as they share in Christ’s sufferings, so they can share in his comfort (4-5). When the Corinthians see the divine comfort Paul experiences in his sufferings, they should be encouraged to bear... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:1

apostle. App-189 . First occurance of this form of address Compare Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:1 .Ephesians 1:1; 1 Chronicles 1:11 Chronicles 1:1 , 1Ti 1:1 . 2 Timothy 1:1 , Jesus Christ . App-98 . by = through. Greek. dia. App-104 . 2 Corinthians 1:1 . will. Greek. thelema, App-102 . Compare 1 Corinthians 1:1 . God . App-98 . Compare Acts 9:15 . Timothy. Timothy is associated with Paul in the address of the epistles to Philippians, Colossians; and with Paul and Silas in the two... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:2

Grace. App-184 ., from. Greek. apo. App-104 . Father . App-98 . Lord. App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Blessed. Greek. eulogetos. See Romans 1:2 . God = the God. even = and, as in Ephesians 1:3 . 1 Peter 1:3 . Lord. App-98 . mercies . Greek. oiktirmos. See Romans 12:1 . the God of all comfort . Compare Acts 7:2 . comfort . Greek. paraklesis. See Acts 4:36 . This word appears eleven times in this Epistle, six times in this chapter. In to 2 Corinthians 5:6 , 2 Corinthians 5:7 translated "consolation". Note the Figure of speech Epanodos, App-8 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:4

comforteth . Greek. parokaleo. App-134 . Occurs eighteen times in this epistle. in = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 . tribulation . Greek thilpsis. See Acts 7:10 . that we may be = unto (Greek. eis . App-104 .) our being. any = every. trouble . Same as "tribulation". of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:5

sufferings . Greek. pathetna. See Romans 8:18 . Christ = the Christ. App-98 . in = towards. Greek. eis, as in 2 Corinthians 1:4 . consolation = comfort, as 2 Corinthians 1:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:6

whether = if. Greek. eite, App-118 . afflicted . Greek. thliho. Occurs here, 2 Corinthians 4:8 ; 2 Corinthians 7:5 , Matthew 7:14 . Mar 3:9 . 1 Thessalonians 3:4 . 2Th 1:6 , 2 Thessalonians 1:7 ; 1 Timothy 5:10 . Hebrews 11:37 . Compare "tribulation", above. for . Greek huper. App-104 . is effectual = worketh, See Romans 7:5 . enduring. Greek. hupomone. Generally trans). "patience". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:7

of = on behalf of . Greek haper, as in 2 Corinthians 1:6 . stedfast . Greek. bebaios. See Hebrews 2:2 . In some MSS. this clause stands at the beginning of 2 Corinthians 1:6 , in others in the middle, alter "suffer". knowing . Greek. oida . App-182 . partakers . Greek. koinonos. Seer Col 10:18 . also , etc. of the consolation also. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:7

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