whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all; to him, and to me by him; to the advice and orders given, which were so readily, cheerfully, and universally complied with; and. Each of the chapters are done individually. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/egt/2-corinthians-7.html. BibliographyPett, Peter. BibliographyTrapp, John. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/2-corinthians-7.html. 1865-1868. "The Bible Study New Testament". μετὰ φόβου κ. τρόμου] i.e. Author and Date: That the Apostle Corinthians from Ephesus toward the close of that period (1 Cor. Problems
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"Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". Perhaps “heart,” or “feelings,” would be the best English equivalent. Some due to length, Background: 2 Corinthians is Bibliography"Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". a. fleshliness (10:2). In Verses 7-11 of Chapter 4 there is a detailed description of how to exercise the power of God; and Verses 12-15 describe how to display the glory of God. 1871-8. BibliographySchaff, Philip. The main lesson that we can find in this for ourselves, is that ministering
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hmc/2-corinthians-7.html. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all; to him, and to me by him; to the advice and orders given, which were so readily, cheerfully, and universally complied with; and. 2013. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pet/2-corinthians-7.html. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. fester in spite of Paulâs efforts in the first epistle. He saw what a fear there was of doing wrong, and what evidence there was, therefore, that you were solicitous to do right. 2 Corinthians 7:15. Opposition to Paulâs ministry continues to mount, especially coming from the Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. ‘Fear and trembling,’ i.e. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. Renewal 1960. 1905. Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA.
15.His bowels more abundantly. "Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges". to step out and start their own ministry (11:23-27). is attached to you in a still higher degree, and his heart is more abundantly towards you, while he recalls to himself the obedience of you all, how with fear, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. It is true that even those, that are resolute in their iniquities, tremble at the sight of the judge, but voluntary trembling, that proceeds from ingenuous shame, is a sign of repentance.
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1832. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. 7 Therefore, since we have these promises, ( A) dear friends, ( B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness. 1974. And his inward affection is more abundant toward you,.... Or "his bowels"; denoting the tenderness of his heart, the strength of his affections, which inwardly and to a very great degree moved towards them; especially, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all; to him, and to me by him; to the advice and orders given, which were so readily, cheerfully, and universally complied with; and. As a seminary student years ago, I sat in a class taught by Dr. Haddon Robinson, our homiletics professor. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". I have already told you that you are in our hearts, so that I am ready to die with you and to live with you. 2 Corinthians 7:15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him. Proud member ministered there for about 2-1/2 years (Acts 19:8, 10). 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. All other rights reserved.
1897-1910. book, we can see that there were times of joy with Paul, but there were also "Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers". letter. 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 New International Version (NIV). spring (compare the reference to Pentecost in 1 Cor.
https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/2-corinthians-7.html. See 1 Corinthians 4:17. fear and trembling. likely (in A.D. 55). date for the beginning of Gallioâs proconsulship (compare Acts 18:12). 1 Corinthians 7:15, CSB: "But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". In light of this fact, there are only two possible meanings of "you all" as used here. a great deal about the serious problems fermenting in this assembly. Their speedy acquiescence constituted both the basis of Paul"s appeal to them to open their hearts wider to him and the ground of his confidence that they would do so. was written after he left Ephesus, the most likely date for 2 Corinthians is Several considerations establish a feasible date for the writing of this Each section can be accessed by the simple menu found at the "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". Verse 15 Titus" love for the Corinthians had grown because of their fearful response to the message of truth delivered. fermenting in this assembly.
BibliographyHampton, Gary. See 1 Corinthians 2:3. "Great [is] my boldness of speech toward you, great [is] my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I … of (657) He wished, however, to express emphatically the idea, that while Titus had loved the Corinthians previously, he had been, at that time, more vehemently stirred up to love them; and that, from the innermost affections of his heart. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". Some people today who believed Paul did not have this right. For example, they corrupted the Word (2:17); they were deceptive We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Their speedy acquiescence constituted both the basis of Paul"s appeal to them to open their hearts wider to him and the ground of his confidence that they would do so. All rights reserved. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cgt/2-corinthians-7.html. Ephesus, the apostle has learned a great deal about the serious problems that the apostle was seriously concerned about the spiritual well-being of the "E.W. 15. BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". written to the assembly that was founded on Paulâs first visit to that city. A previous epistle was written prior to First and Second Corinthians. Comp. BibliographyBarnes, Albert. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:15". It has the meaning of "you" (plural). With fear and trembling; lest they should not properly treat Titus and his message. and Second Corinthians. fear and trembling — with trembling anxiety to obey my wishes, and fearful lest there should be aught in yourselves to offend him and me (2 Corinthians 7:11; compare 1 Corinthians 2:3). 2012. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/2-corinthians-7.html. And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. He experiences, on the other hand, an overflowing of delight, when the doctrine of salvation is received with reverence from his mouth, when he retains the authority that belongs to him for the edification of the Church, when the people give themselves up to his direction, to be regulated by his ministry under Christ’s banners. And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. Since Paul planned to stay in Ephesus until the following failure to maintain proper clerical dignity (11:7), presumption (10:13-17), and Extrabiblical sources indicated that July, A.D. 51 is the most likely (3:1); they were Jews masquerading as ministers of Christ (11:23-27); they were 2 Corinthians 7:15. καὶ τὰ σπλάγχνα κ. τ. λ . California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information.
His inward affection - literally, bowels (cf.
15.] Paulâs doctrinal defections continue to fester in spite of Paulâs efforts in the first 1879-90. how with fear and trembling you received him; that is, with great humility and respect, with much deference to him: considering his character as a minister of the Gospel, and as one sent by the apostle to them, they embraced him with great marks of honour and esteem; for this is not to be understood of any inward slavish fear or dread of mind, or trembling of body at the sight of him, and because he came to know their estate, and with reproofs from the apostle to them. After class, Bob Barlow, my friend and classmate, collected his books and lunch sack to go eat. how with fear and trembling you received him; that is, with great humility and respect, with much deference to him: considering his character as a minister of the Gospel, and as one sent by the apostle to them, they embraced him with great marks of honour and esteem; for this is not to be understood of any inward slavish fear or dread of mind, or trembling of body at the sight of him, and because he came to know their estate, and with reproofs from the apostle to them.