Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;Therefore having this ministry — Spoken of, 2 Corinthians 3:6.As we have received mercy — Have been mercifully supported in all our trials.We faint not — We desist not in any degree from our glorious enterprise. read more
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.But have renounced — Set at open defiance.The hidden things of shame — All things which men need to hide, or to be ashamed of.Not walking in craftiness — Using no disguise, subtlety, guile. Nor privily corrupting the pure word of God - By any additions or alterations, or by... read more
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:But if our gospel also — As well as the law of Moses. read more
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.The God of this world — What a sublime and horrible description of Satan! He is indeed the god of all that believe not, and works in them with inconceivable energy.Hath blinded — Not only veiled, the eye of their understanding.Illumination — Is properly the reflection or propagation of light, from those who are already... read more
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.For — The fault is not in us, neither in the doctrine they hear from us.We preach not ourselves — As able either to enlighten, or pardon, or sanctify you.But Jesus Christ — As your only wisdom, righteousness, sanctification.And ourselves your servants — Ready to do the meanest offices.For Jesus' sake — Not for honour, interest, or pleasure. read more
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.For God hath shined in our hearts — The hearts of all those whom the god of this world no longer blinds. God who is himself our light; not only the author of light, but also the fountain of it.To enlighten us with the knowledge of the glory of God — Of his glorious love, and of his glorious image.In the face of Jesus Christ —... read more
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.But we — Not only the apostles, but all true believers.Have this treasure — Of divine light, love, glory.In earthen vessels — In frail, feeble, perishing bodies. He proceeds to show, that afflictions, yea, death itself, are so far from hindering the ministration of the Spirit, that they even further it, sharpen the ministers, and increase the fruit. That the excellence of the power,... read more
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; We are troubled, etc.-The four articles in this verse respect inward, the four in the next outward, afflictions. In each clause the former part shows the "earthen vessels;" the latter, "the excellence of the power." Not crushed - Not swallowed up in care and anxiety.Perplexed — What course to take, but never despairing of his power and love to carry us through. read more
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.Always — Wherever we go.Bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus — Continually expecting to lay down our lives like him.That the life also of Jesus might be manifested in our body — That we may also rise and be glorified like him. read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Corinthians 4:15
all: 2 Corinthians 1:4-Joshua :, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 3:21-Isaiah :, Colossians 1:24, 2 Timothy 2:10 the abundant: 2 Corinthians 1:11, 2 Corinthians 8:19, 2 Corinthians 9:11, 2 Corinthians 9:12, Psalms 50:14, Psalms 50:23, Galatians 1:24, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 3:21, Colossians 3:16, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:15, Hebrews 13:16, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 4:11, Revelation 4:8-1 Kings :, Revelation 5:8-2 Chronicles :, Revelation 19:4-Joshua : Reciprocal: Daniel 2:30 - but Mark 2:27 - ... read more