In the new covenantnew, as implying freshness of life and energywe have a direct. Better, perhaps, as keeping up the stress on the word that had been used in 2corinthians 2. The church represented as gods husbandry, and as gods building, the foundation of which is christ jesus, 1 corinthians 3. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 corinthians. The successor to paul did not have to lay a new foundation, but only to go on building on that already laid.
The person whom the holy spirit leads, acts in love. I planted, apollos watered, but god gave the growth. Introduction to 2nd corinthians chapter 3 this chapter is closely connected in its design with the preceding. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. He takes occasion hence to warn them against many gross sins, to which they had been formerly addicted v. The first epistle to the corinthians by barrett c k abebooks. They should suffer wrong rather than do any, 1 corinthians 6. It appears that some of the corinthians had been impressed by the pretentious claims of false teachers. It is possible that several of pauls letters have been lost cf. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Indeed, the change of tone suggests that something happened between the writing of 2 corinthians 6.
I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. Full text of a critical and exegetical commentary on the. Ministers must beware how and what they build on this foundation, 1 corinthians 3. In the future world, christians will rule as judges. In summary, corinth was a city with a prevalent pagan influence and a plethora of perversions 1 cor 6. Arguments between christians and how to deal with them 1 corinthians 6. There is much force in these inquiries, when we consider that they were addressed to a people puffed up with a fancy of their being above others in wisdom and knowledge. Barrett, a commentary on the second epistle to the corinthians. A call to focused prayer, soulsearching, and a churchwide dream. Now paul will describe his letter of recommendation.
There is a liberty wherewith christ has made us free, in which we must stand fast. The corinthians are reproved for their litigious disposition. The church of god is his temple, and he that defiles it shall be destroyed, 1 corinthians 3. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther job.
Who also hath made us able ministers this is an answer to the question in 2 corinthians 2. 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 god of all comfort. For even if i were to boast somewhat more exceedingly than i do, 2 corinthians 10. Paul deals with this opposition in detail in chapters 10, but the. The noun is used as carrying out the thought implied in the ministered by us in 2corinthians 3. Since paul is among the ambassadors for christ 2 corinthians 5. Reproves them for going to law with one another about small matters, and bringing the cause before heathen judges v. Paul himself sent letters of commendation on many occasions romans 16. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. I have planted i first sowed the seed of the gospel at corinth, and in the region of achaia. Apollos watered apollos came after me, and, by his preachings and exhortations, watered the seed which i had sowed. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 3. No unrighteous person can enter into the glory of god, 1 corinthians 6.
Full text of a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job, see other formats. The grace of god has allowed ministers of the gospels to preach the gospels, which are the path to everlasting life. And, having cautioned them against the abuse of their liberty. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. First edition stated, near fien cloth hardcover shows some light shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean, in very good dust jacket price at flap that shows mild exposure toning along spine, rubbing and light soil, and edgewear that includes closed tears and tiny open. Note the preposition epi with the verb each time 1 corinthians 3. The 2016 presidential election campaigns have been among the most polarizing in american history. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 6. Pauls hardships we put no stumbling block in anyones path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Contrast abrahams two sons as paul describes them in galatians 4. In corinth, much of the meat available for human consumption had been sacrificed to idols. In may 2016, it was determined that both hillary clinton and donald. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. But the opposition of the jews was so fierce that he shook his garment and said to them.
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