Listen to the Bible. 1 Paul, () an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and () Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, () with all the saints who are in all Achaia: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Footnotes. Paragraph. 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem 1 in Judea, in the time 2 of King Herod, 3 wise men 4 from the East came to Jerusalem 5 2 saying, “Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead." 1. 1:1, 23; 2 Tim. For we saw his star when it rose 6 and have come to worship him. Other writings of the New Testament extol the value of intellect and knowledge (Acts 17:11; Colossians 2:8; 1 Peter 3:15). On account of his decision to postpone his planned second visit to Corinth, the Apostle Paul was facing the accusation of vacillating. 2 CorinthiansChapter Themes. These sections, in turn, are framed by an introduction ( 2 Cor 10:1 – 18 ) and a conclusion ( 2 Cor 12:19 – 13:10 ), both of which assert Paul’s apostolic authority and confidence and define the purpose of the letter. 11. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Introduction. 3 I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoiceI had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy. Verse. 1–2 corinthians This commentary explains 1 and 2 Corinthians passage by passage, following Paul’s argument. 2 Corinthians Major Themes . Red Letter. 2 Corinthians Major Themes . g. Praise to the God of All Comfort. 12. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to God’s church in Corinth and to all of his holy people throughout Greece. INTRODUCTORY THOUGHTS 2 CORINTHIANS. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) "We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. 2 Corinthians Greeting. Paradise. 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: Grace to you and peace … Paul's Affliction . 2 Corinthians 1 is the first chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. 2 Corinthians 1 :: New American Standard Bible (NASB) Strong's. 2Co 1:1 ¶ 2Co 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother. Comfort in Suffering. 2 Corinthians 1 The Message (MSG) 1 1-2 I, Paul, have been sent on a special mission by the Messiah, Jesus, planned by God himself. What a happy condition of things it is when the teacher and the taught mutually rejoice in each other; when the teacher is the joy of the flock, and when he can rejoice in his people! Praise to the God of All Comfort. 1:2; 2 Cor. It uses a variety of ancient sources to show how Paul’s argument would havemadesensetofirst-centuryreaders,drawingfromancientletter-writing,speak-ing, … They contain nine of Paul’s inspired letters in the following order: Romans, Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 Thessalonians. This section is prepared for by a prologue (2 Cor 11:1–15) and followed by an epilogue (2 Cor 12:11–18), which are similar in content and structure. 13. Watch our overview video on 2 Corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Listen to the Bible. The section ends with a modified and delayed allusion to thanksgiving (2 Cor 1:11). 2 Corinthians 1 New King James Version (NKJV) Greeting. 4:20). (1-2) Introduction. Is it ‘yes, he’s coming’ or ‘no, he’s not coming’? 2 Corinthians 1 1 Paul, an apostle a of Christ Jesus by the will of God, b and Timothy c our brother, To the church of God d in Corinth, e together with all his holy people throughout Achaia: f. 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1 New International Version << 1 Corinthians 16 | 2 Corinthians 1 | 2 Corinthians 2 >> Salutation. 2 Corinthians 1 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from Paul. Text. Ch. 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout Achaia: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1. 2 Corinthians 1:1-12 New International Version (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout Achaia: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:5 Or For as the sufferings of Christ abound for us, so also our comfort abounds through Christ; 2 Corinthians 1:8 Or brothers and sisters.In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; 2 Corinthians 1:12 Some manuscripts holiness 2 Corinthians 1:8 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 8:1; 13:11.; 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness; 2 Corinthians 1:19 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas wondered his opponents. Verse. 2 Corinthians 1:20(NASB) Verse Thoughts. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Paul was the founding pastor of the church at Corinth, a cosmopolitan city on the Isthmus of Corinth (an isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two land masses) connecting the mainland of Greece (Northern Greece) with the Peloponnese (Southern Greece). 2 1 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Timothy (2 Corinthians 1:1) in Macedonia in 55–56 CE. It's not that wisdom is a bad thing, Paul insists. 2 Corinthians 8. 2 For he says, w “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, x now is the y favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Comfort in Suffering. 2 Corinthians 2 is the second chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Timothy (2 Corinthians 1:1… Timothy, someone you know and trust, joins me in this greeting. False Teachers Sufferings. Ch. Paragraph. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Tools. Verse 1. Tools. [2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 2 Corinthians 1:18-22. The original text was written in Koine Greek. 2 Corinthians chapter 2 KJV (King James Version) 1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.. 2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?. A total of 86 leaves of this codex have survived. CITY OF CORINTH - Corinth was the capital of Achaia and located 40 miles west of Athens on the narrow isthmus connecting Peloponnese (on the south) with northern mainland of Greece (all uses of "Corinth" - Acts 18:1; 19:1; 1 Cor. 2 Corinthians 1 – The God of All Comfort A. Paul’s trouble in Asia. I write this to God’s congregation in Corinth, and to believers all over Achaia province. A Vision Of Paradise Paul's Concern For The Christians At Corinth Paul's Concern For The Corinthians Paul's Concern About The Corinthians' Way Of Life . God of All Comfort. ” 3 When King Herod 7 heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him. (2 Corinthians 1:8b-9) End Notes 1 M. J. Harris, 2 Corinthians in Expositor’s Bible Commentary, 306.. 2 All the dates mentioned here are somewhat flexible (by as much as a year or two), though I am in agreement with the majority of scholars, who date Paul’s initial visit to Corinth in 50 CE and the beginning of Gallio’s proconsulship in 51 CE. Paul had a deep spiritual burden for the believers in Corinth, and this letter was written soon after he wrote his first, disciplinary epistle, where petty arguments, sexual immorality, spiritual immaturity, worldly carnality and an absence of godly love were vigorously addressed. Ch. After the salutation (2 Corinthians 1:1-2), this chapter is wholly given to Paul's affirmation of his absolute sincerity and integrity.As Hughes said, "The import of 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 seems to have been missed by many commentators." May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours! God Offers Comfort to All That, we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus. Ch. This introduces a meditation on the experience of suffering and encouragement shared by Paul and the Corinthians (2 Cor 1:4–7), drawn, at least in part, from Paul’s reflections on a recent affliction (2 Cor 1:8–10). 1 Paul, a an apostle of Christ Jesus b by the will of God, and c Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, d with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: 2 e Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV) Strong's. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Paul’s Change of Plans 12 For our boast is this, u the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity 3 and v godly sincerity, w not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you. 2 CorinthiansChapter Themes. 2 COR. Footnotes. Red Letter. 2 For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved? 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