2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1 PAINFUL VISIT. Paul’s
visit turned out to be “painful” because of the church’s open
rebellion against him (see vv. 2 Corinthians 2:5; 2 Corinthians 7:8; 2
Corinthians 11:4).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:4 Paul wrote a severe letter
that called the Corinthians to repentance (see 2 Corinthians 7:8).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:5 The majority in Corinth had
expressed their repentance by punishing the leader of the rebellion
against Paul. Paul now calls them to follow his own Christlike example
toward them by extending mercy to the offender, lest Satan have his
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:6 PUNISHMENT. Mostly likely
exclusion from the fellowship of the church (compare 1 Corinthians
5:2, 1 Corinthians 5:5, 1 Corinthians 5:13).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 Satan’s DESIGNS are to
destroy the mutual forgiveness, love, and unity that is to
characterize God’s people (see 2 Corinthians 5:16).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:12 These verses explain some
of Paul’s actions behind writing 2 Corinthians 1:1 (vv. 2
Corinthians 2:12; see also 2 Corinthians 7:5). They also reintroduce
the letter’s main theme (2 Corinthians 2:14).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 LEADS US IN TRIUMPHAL
PROCESSION. Most interpreters think this refers to the grand victory
parades celebrated in Rome after great battles. Here God is portrayed
as the sovereign victor. Christ is the general, leading the victory
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:15 AROMA... FRAGRANCE. Some
believe this refers to the incense spread along the streets during the
triumphal procession (see note on v. 14). However, the terms used here
are used often in the Greek OT to refer to the aroma of a sacrifice
pleasing to God (e.g., E... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 2:16 WHO IS SUFFICIENT FOR THESE
THINGS? The implied answer clearly is “No one.” Our
“sufficiency” comes only from God by means of his grace. Some of
Paul’s opponents demanded payment for their ministries as if they
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