2 corinthians 7 9-10 commentary on the book

Before we try to unpack this statement, lets get the situation clear. Paul had written a letter to the church at corinth. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the church in corinth and christians in the surrounding province of achaea, in modernday greece. And yet, as explained in todays selection, sometimes the godly type of sorrow turns us to repentance and salvation. For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 1. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves.

Study 2 corinthians 7 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Repentance, though, is invariably preceded by something else, usually a deeply felt sense of concern, arising from guilt that one has done wrong. He presses them to receive him with affection, because of his great love towards them, 2 corinthians 7. The verse is open to three different constructions. A commentary for bible students is part of a commentary series that interprets the books of the bible from a wesleyan perspective. Mar 02, 2002 the scriptural commentary presented here is based on books of scripture recognized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, so youll see scriptures from several books like the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, etc. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation.

While it is designed primarily with lay people in mind, sunday school teachers, bible study leaders, students of the word, pastors will also find it most helpful. Paul therefore exhorted them to show him grace as he had now come to repentance 2 corinthians 2. Soon after paul sent the letter we call 1 corinthians, he departed from ephesus and traveled to troas and then on to macedonia. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Here the true word for repentance is used in all the fulness of its meaning. Three times in 2 corinthians paul references a third and painful letter. For you felt the sorrow that god had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.

Watch our overview video on 2 corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In biblical usage, it implies changing ones mind in relation to god and his way of life. This study guide commentary is designed to help the student do that by. While he was there, titus brought good news of the positive response of the congregation in corinth to pauls admonitions and correction 2 corinthians 7. Pauls joy in the corinthians 9 and now i rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance.

Study 2 corinthians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 corinthians. Book of second corinthians overview insight for living. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 7, where paul describes how he was comforted by the corinthian christians repentance. With it comes faith and hope that we will one day rule with christ for eternity.

For you became sorrowful as god intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, i was given a thorn in my. Brief biographies and helpful indexes round out this outstanding resource. Commentary on corinthians volume 2 by john calvin, 15091564. Needful censures, and the exercise of churchdiscipline towards offenders, are a grief to tenderspirited ministers, and are administered with regret. And finally, we have pauls fourth letter, the book of 2.

This is not something christians need to fear, paul is unique in salvation history as the apostle to the gentiles, and his visionary experience is unique as well. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. This commentary features the complete niv text, including transliterated hebrew and greek for the benefit of the nonspecialist. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. It is authored by paul the apostle and timothy 2 corinthians 1. Through repentance we receive the gift of the holy spirit, the forgiveness of sin, and the grace and acceptance of god as jointheirs with christ. Perhaps you consider seed to be a product of the natural world.

While he was there, titus brought good news of the positive response of the congregation in corinth to pauls admonitions and correction 2. Again we note the needless variation which is the easily besetting sin of the english version. Garland also provides concise historical background to help you better understand the context of each biblical book. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.

Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 7. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 2 corinthians chapter 7. The book of 2 corinthians was very likely written approximately a. This letter is apparently carried by titus to corinth 2 corinthians 12. The eighteenthcentury german theologian johann salomo semler suggested. Emphasizing theological unity of scripture as a whole, dr. We must remember that in his time books were written on papyrus rolls. No other letter that he wrote has so much information about paul. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. Book of 2 corinthians matthew henrys bible commentary. Perhaps you consider bread to be a product of human effort. Now, in writing open your hearts to us, paul returns to idea he left off with in 2 corinthians 6. Most gladly, therefore, i will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of christ may dwell in me.

Therefore dear friends, since we have such promises, we should wash ourselves clean from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, making our sanctification complete in the fear of god. The church in corinth began in ad 52 when paul visited there on his second missionary journey. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The niv application commentary from biblical text to contemporary life michael w. There is nothing difficult to understand about what repent means. May 09, 2020 so i want to talk about regret this morning. When paul met titus he learned that many things had changed for the better in corinth since his first letter 2 corinthians 7. However, christians should not think in that manner. This study is a continuation of the respective study of 2 corinthians 8. For i wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears. He tells them what distress he felt on their account in macedonia, till he had met with titus, and heard of their prosperity, 2 corinthians 7. Thanksgiving to god 10 now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness. For i know the forwardness of your mind, for which i boast of you to them of macedonia, that achaia was ready a year ago. He tells them what distress he felt on their account in macedonia, till he had met with titus, and heard of their prosperity.

The letter tells us about his life and the things that he did. Following the new international version, each chapter is explained versebyverse. Afterward, paul returned to his work in ephesus, where he wrote a sorrowful letter to the corinthians that has not been preserved see 2 corinthians 2. Paul then returned to ephesus and wrote a sorrowful letter 2 corinthians 2. The letter contains information and language that are in the style of paul. New american commentary nac 9780805401295 by david e. Once there, he received a good report from titus regarding the corinthians 7.