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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

2 Corinthians 1:6. Which is effectual— or effected. Instead of salvation, Mr. Locke reads relief; as it signifies here only (says he) deliverance from their present sorrow. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

1. Timothy our brother—When writing to Timothy himself, he calls him "my son" (1 Timothy 1:18). Writing of him, "brother," and "my beloved son" (1 Timothy 1:18- :). He had been sent before to Macedonia, and had met Paul at Philippi, when the apostle passed over from Troas to Macedonia (compare 2 Corinthians 2:12; 2 Corinthians 2:13; see on 2 Corinthians 2:13- :). in all Achaia—comprising Hellas and the Peloponnese. The Gentiles themselves, and Annæus Gallio, the proconsul (2 Corinthians 2:13-... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

3. This thanksgiving for his late deliverance forms a suitable introduction for conciliating their favorable reception of his reasons for not having fulfilled his promise of visiting them ( :-). Father of mercies—that is, the SOURCE of all mercies (compare James 1:17; Romans 12:1). comfort—which flows from His "mercies" experienced. Like a true man of faith, he mentions "mercies" and "comfort," before he proceeds to speak of afflictions (Romans 12:1- :). The "tribulation" of believers is not... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

4. us—idiomatic for me (1 Thessalonians 2:18). that we may . . . comfort them which are in any trouble—Translate, as the Greek is the same as before, "tribulation." The apostle lived, not to himself, but to the Church; so, whatever graces God conferred on him, he considered granted not for himself alone, but that he might have the greater ability to help others [CALVIN]. So participation in all the afflictions of man peculiarly qualified Jesus to be man's comforter in all his various... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

5. sufferings—standing in contrast with "salvation" ( :-); as "tribulation" (distress of mind), with comfort or "consolation." of Christ—Compare :-. The sufferings endured, whether by Himself, or by His Church, with which He considers Himself identified (Matthew 25:40; Matthew 25:45; Acts 9:4; 1 John 4:17-21). Christ calls His people's sufferings His own suffering: (1) because of the sympathy and mystical union between Him and us (Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 4:10); (2) They are borne for His... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

6. we . . . afflicted . . . for your consolation—exemplifying the communion of saints. Their hearts were, so to speak, mirrors reflecting the likenesses of each other (Philippians 2:26; Philippians 2:27) [BENGEL]. Alike the afflictions and the consolations of the apostle tend, as in him so in them, as having communion with him, to their consolation (2 Corinthians 1:4; 2 Corinthians 4:15). The Greek for "afflicted" is the same as before, and ought to be translated, "Whether we be in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:7

7. so shall ye be —rather, "So are ye." He means, there is a community of consolation, as of suffering, between me and you. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Students of Paul’s epistles have suggested various explanations of why the apostle preferred to use his name Paul rather than his name Saul. Some say he did so to mark the spiritual conquest of Sergius Paulus (Acts 13:9). Others claim he did so to show himself the least of the apostles since "Paul" means "little" (cf. Ephesians 3:8; 1 Timothy 1:15). Another suggestion is that he was small in physical stature. Perhaps he did so because the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Saul" was objectionable... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

A. Salutation 1:1-2This salutation contains the three elements common in all of Paul’s epistles and other correspondence of his day: the writer, the addressees, and a greeting."This salutation exhibits undoubted resemblances in form to secular letters that have come down to us from the same period. But the differences are greater, and that in three respects. There is the firm assertion of Apostolic authority, the clear indication that those whom he addresses are not ordinary people but a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-11Like most of Paul’s epistles, this one begins with a salutation to the recipients and than words of thanksgiving to God for His encouraging comfort. read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

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