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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 13 - Introduction

* The apostle threatens obstinate offenders. (1-6) He prays for their reformation. (7-10) And ends the epistle with a salutation and blessing. (11-14)

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See also 2 Corinthians 13 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This closing chapter 2 Corinthians 13:1 of the Epistle relates to the following subjects. I. The assurance of Paul that he was about to come among them 2 Corinthians 13:1, and that he would certainly...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    2 Corinthians 10:1 to 2 Corinthians 13:10. At this point (2 Corinthians 10:1) Paul turns sharply upon certain opponents and proceeds to defend himself with energy against their attack and insinuations...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    ARE YOU IN THE FAITH? Second Corinthians Thirteen It was Paul's plan that he would soon make a third visit to Corinth. His intention was that when he came to Corinth he would confront his critics fac...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _COMMENDING HIS APOSTLESHIP, THOUGH HE MIGHT GLORY OF HIS WONDERFUL REVELATIONS, YET THE APOSTLE RATHER CHOOSETH TO GLORY OF HIS INFIRMITIES, BLAMING THE CORINTHIANS FOR FORCING HIM TO THIS BOASTING:...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    BUTLER'S COMMENTARY Chapter Thirteen THE PROBLEM OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY (2 Corinthians 13:1-14) IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. What is the charge Paul says must be sustained by evidence? 2. Why bring...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:4 encourages (a-2) _ Parakaleo_ , as Matthew 2:18 ; Matthew 5:4 ; Acts 20:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:7 . I do not say 'c...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORTHINIANS 13 In this chapter the apostle continues his resolution to come to the Corinthians, and to threaten with severity the incorrigible among them, giving the reasons of it;...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    FINAL WARNING AND CLOSING WORDS. Paul finishes the letter with a promise shortly to be with them for a third time and with a final challenge. He warns them that if their behaviour is as he fears he wi...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    VINDICATION OF HIS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY AGAINST TRADUCERS. The tone of these concluding Chapter s is so very different from that of all that precedes them, that though it is impossible to doubt that bo...

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