Reference: Corinthians, Second Epistle To
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CORINTHIANS, SECOND EPISTLE TO
1. Circumstances of the Epistle.
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After these things Paul departed from Athens and came to Corinth. And finding there a certain Jew, named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who was lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, (because Claudius Cesar had ordered all the Jews to depart from Rome,) he went to them; read more. and as he was of the same trade, he staid and worked with them: for they were tent-makers. And he discoursed in the synagogue every sabbath-day, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks. And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was very urgent in spirit, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.
Now it came to pass while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper parts of Asia came to Ephesus:
Now it came to pass while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper parts of Asia came to Ephesus:
Now it came to pass while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper parts of Asia came to Ephesus:
And having passed through those parts, and given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. And when he had spent three months there, the Jews having laid wait for him as he was going to embark for Syria, he determined to return by Macedonia.
And when he had spent three months there, the Jews having laid wait for him as he was going to embark for Syria, he determined to return by Macedonia.
And when he had spent three months there, the Jews having laid wait for him as he was going to embark for Syria, he determined to return by Macedonia. And there accompanied him to Asia, Sopater the Berean, and of the Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy: and the Asiatics,
For this end have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved son and faithful in the Lord, who will bring to your remembrance my ways in Christ, how I teach every where in every church.
It is commonly reported that there is lewdness among you, and such lewdness as is not named even amongst the heathens, that one should have his father's wife.
It is commonly reported that there is lewdness among you, and such lewdness as is not named even amongst the heathens, that one should have his father's wife. And are ye puffed up, and have not rather grieved? that he who hath committed this fact might be expelled from among you? read more. For I indeed, absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as if I were present, judged him who hath wrought this wickedness: in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are assembled together with my spirit, by the power, I say, of our Lord Jesus Christ, to deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your boasting is not good.
I wrote to you in an epistle, not to associate with whoremongers:
I wrote to you in an epistle, not to associate with whoremongers:
Now as to the things concerning which ye wrote to me: it were good for a man not to touch a woman.
Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia; for I am to pass through Macedonia.
If Timothy should come, see that he be with you without fear: for he is employed in the work of the Lord, as I also am.
I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for what was wanting in you, they have made up. For they have refreshed my spirit as well as yours: have a due regard therefore to such worthy persons.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, and all the saints that are in Achaia: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. read more. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all consolation; who comforteth us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those, that are in any trouble, by the consolation wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings for the sake of Christ abound on us, so our consolation by Christ doth also abound.
For as the sufferings for the sake of Christ abound on us, so our consolation by Christ doth also abound. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is wrought out by the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or if we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. read more. And our hope is firm concerning you, knowing that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also of the consolation. For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befel us in Asia, that we were exceedingly pressed above our strength, so that we despaired even of life:
For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befel us in Asia, that we were exceedingly pressed above our strength, so that we despaired even of life:
For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befel us in Asia, that we were exceedingly pressed above our strength, so that we despaired even of life: but we had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we might not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead: read more. who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver, in whom we trust that He will yet deliver us: you also assisting by prayer for us, that the favor obtained for us by the prayers of many might be thankfully acknowledged by many on our account. For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.
For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.
For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.
And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you first, (that ye might have a second benefit,) and to pass by you into Macedonia; and then to come to you again from Macedonia, and by you to be forwarded on my way to Judea. read more. Now when I intended this, was I chargeable with levity? or what I purpose, do I purpose from carnal motives, that with me there should be yea, yea, and then no, no? But the faithful God, He knows, that our word to you was not yes and no.
And I wrote this to you, that when I come I may not have grief from those of whom I ought to receive joy, being persuaded concerning all of you, that my joy is the joy of you all.
all) though sufficient to such a one is the censure passed on him by many. So that on the contrary, ye ought rather to forgive and comfort him, least such a one should be swallowed up with excessive sorrow. read more. Wherefore I beseech you to confirm your love to him. For to this end also did I write, that I might have proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. And to whom ye forgive any thing, I also forgive it: for if I have forgiven any thing, I forgave it him, to whom I did forgive it, for your sakes, in the person of Christ; that we might not be foiled by Satan:
And to whom ye forgive any thing, I also forgive it: for if I have forgiven any thing, I forgave it him, to whom I did forgive it, for your sakes, in the person of Christ; that we might not be foiled by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
for we are not ignorant of his devices. So that when I came to Troas on account of the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,
So that when I came to Troas on account of the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,
So that when I came to Troas on account of the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord, yet I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother there; but taking my leave of them, I went away into Macedonia.
yet I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother there; but taking my leave of them, I went away into Macedonia. But thanks be to God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and spreadeth the odor of his knowledge by us in every place.
For God, who commanded light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our hearts, to reflect the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power might be evidently of God, and not of us:
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power might be evidently of God, and not of us:
cast down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be manifested in our body.
For which cause we are not disheartened: but though our outward man decayeth, yet the inward man is renewed daily.
For we know that if our earthly house, which is but as a tent, were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
and well-pleased rather to be absent from the body, and to dwell with the Lord.
For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, that every one may receive for the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it were good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men: but if not, we are manifest unto God, and I hope we are also manifested to your consciences: read more. for we are not again recommending ourselves to you, but giving you an occasion of glorying on our account; that ye may have somewhat to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart. For whether we be in extasies, it is to God: or if we be composed, it is for your benefit. For the love of Christ constraineth us, being fully persuaded of this, that if One died for all, then were all dead.
For the love of Christ constraineth us, being fully persuaded of this, that if One died for all, then were all dead. And He died for all, that those who live might no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again.
And He died for all, that those who live might no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again. Wherefore we henceforth know no one according to the flesh: and if we have known even Christ after the flesh, yet now we thus know Him no more.
Wherefore we henceforth know no one according to the flesh: and if we have known even Christ after the flesh, yet now we thus know Him no more. And therefore if any one be in Christ, he is created anew: old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.
And therefore if any one be in Christ, he is created anew: old things are passed away, behold all things are become new. But all these things are from God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and made us ministers of the reconciliation;
But all these things are from God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and made us ministers of the reconciliation; to declare, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing to them their trespasses, and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
to declare, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing to them their trespasses, and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. We are therefore ambassadors for Christ, and as God exhorteth you by us, we intreat you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
We are therefore ambassadors for Christ, and as God exhorteth you by us, we intreat you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For He hath made Him, who knew no sin, to be a sin-offering for us, that in Him we might be made righteous before God.
For He hath made Him, who knew no sin, to be a sin-offering for us, that in Him we might be made righteous before God.
And we co-operating with Him do also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:
We give no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Be not unsuitably connected with infidels: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? or what communion hath light with darkness?
Having therefore, my beloved, these promises, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
I speak not this to condemn you: for I said before that ye are so much in our hearts that we could live and die with you.
I speak not this to condemn you: for I said before that ye are so much in our hearts that we could live and die with you. I use much freedom of speech to you, and I boast much of you: I am filled with comfort, and superabound in joy above all our affliction. read more. For when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. But God, who comforteth those that are brought low, comforted us by the coming of Titus: and not only by his coming, but especially by the consolation wherewith he was comforted on your account, acquainting us with your earnest desire towards us, your grief, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced greatly.
and not only by his coming, but especially by the consolation wherewith he was comforted on your account, acquainting us with your earnest desire towards us, your grief, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced greatly. For though I grieved you by my letter, I do not repent, though I did repent; for I perceive that that epistle grieved you, though it was but for a little while.
For though I grieved you by my letter, I do not repent, though I did repent; for I perceive that that epistle grieved you, though it was but for a little while.
For though I grieved you by my letter, I do not repent, though I did repent; for I perceive that that epistle grieved you, though it was but for a little while.
For though I grieved you by my letter, I do not repent, though I did repent; for I perceive that that epistle grieved you, though it was but for a little while. However, now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance; for ye were grieved after a godly manner, so that ye received no damage from us.
However, now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance; for ye were grieved after a godly manner, so that ye received no damage from us. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this very thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly manner, what diligence it wrought in you! yea, what apology, what indignation, what fear, what earnest desire, what zeal, what revenge! by all which ye have shewn yourselves to be clear in the affair.
For behold this very thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly manner, what diligence it wrought in you! yea, what apology, what indignation, what fear, what earnest desire, what zeal, what revenge! by all which ye have shewn yourselves to be clear in the affair. Wherefore if I wrote in such a manner to you, it was not merely on his account who had done the wrong, nor for his sake who had been injured; but that our care for you in the sight of God might be manifested among you.
Wherefore if I wrote in such a manner to you, it was not merely on his account who had done the wrong, nor for his sake who had been injured; but that our care for you in the sight of God might be manifested among you. We were therefore comforted by your consolation; and rejoiced the more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all;
We were therefore comforted by your consolation; and rejoiced the more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all; and because if I boasted of any thing to him concerning you, I was not ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so likewise our boasting of you to Titus was truth.
and because if I boasted of any thing to him concerning you, I was not ashamed; but as we have spoken all things to you in truth, so likewise our boasting of you to Titus was truth. And his bowels are exceedingly moved towards you, when he calls to mind the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
And his bowels are exceedingly moved towards you, when he calls to mind the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. I rejoice therefore that in every thing I have confidence in you.
Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia:
Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia:
Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia: how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty. read more. For to their power, I bear them witness, yea and beyond their power, they contributed of their own accord: intreating us with much importunity, that we would convey the gift, and so take upon us a part of the ministration to the saints. And this they did not merely as we hoped, but first gave themselves unto the Lord, and to us by the will of God. Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you.
(and not only so, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us with this grace, which is administered by us for the glory of the same Lord, and to shew your readiness of mind:)
for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited many.
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to go first to you, and before our coming to collect your bounty beforementioned, that it may be ready, as of munificence, and not of force. But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall also reap bountifully. read more. Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that having always all sufficiency in every thing, ye may abound in every good work: (as it is written, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness continueth for ever." And may He, who supplieth seed to the sower, and giveth bread for food, furnish and multiply your sowing, and increase the fruits of your bounty:) being in every thing enriched to all liberality, which produceth through us thanksgiving to God. For the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also, through many thanksgivings, to the glory of God. (While from the experience of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and the liberality of your communication to them, and to all men.) And in their prayer for you, who long after you because of the transcendent grace of God towards you. Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
Now I Paul myself exhort you, by the meekness and lenity of Christ, who in presence am lowly among you,
Now I Paul myself exhort you, by the meekness and lenity of Christ, who in presence am lowly among you,
for his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
I wish ye would bear with me a little in my folly; and indeed bear with me.
Are they Hebrews? so am I: are they Israelites? so am I: are they the seed of Abraham? so am I: are they ministers of Christ? (if I may speak as a fool) I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes far exceeding, in prisons more frequently, and often even in deaths. read more. From the Jews I have five times received forty stripes save one. Thrice I have been beaten with rods, once I was stoned, thrice I have been shipwrecked, and was a night and a day on the deep: in journies often, in perils from rivers, in perils from robbers, in perils from my own nation, in perils from the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the desert, in perils on the sea, in perils among false brethren: in labor and toil, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness: and beside these outward troubles, that which besets me daily, the care of all the churches.
To boast indeed does not become me: but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
And least I should be too much lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, least I should be too much elevated.
And least I should be too much lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, least I should be too much elevated. For this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. read more. And He said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is manifested in thy weakness." With the greatest pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not your substance, but your selves. For children are not expected to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
But did I make a gain of you by any of those whom I sent to you? I desired Titus to come to you, and with him I sent a brother: did Titus make a gain of you? did we not walk in the same spirit? did we not tread in the same steps?
I desired Titus to come to you, and with him I sent a brother: did Titus make a gain of you? did we not walk in the same spirit? did we not tread in the same steps? Do ye then think that we are making apologies to you? No, we speak before God in Christ: and all, my beloved, for your edification.
Do ye then think that we are making apologies to you? No, we speak before God in Christ: and all, my beloved, for your edification. For I am afraid least when I come, I should not find you such as I could wish, and I should be found to you such as ye would not: least there should be contentions, emulations, animosities, strifes, thwartings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: and least, read more. when I come again, my God should humble me among you, and I should be grieved for many of those who have sinned heretofore, and have not repented of the impurity, and fornication, and lewdness which they have practised.
when I come again, my God should humble me among you, and I should be grieved for many of those who have sinned heretofore, and have not repented of the impurity, and fornication, and lewdness which they have practised.
This, I say, is the third time I am coming to you: and at the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
This, I say, is the third time I am coming to you: and at the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction. Finally, my brethren, farewel: be reformed, be exhorted, be of one mind, live in peace: and the God of love and peace will be with you. read more. Salute one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. May the favor of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communication of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
giving thanks unto the Father, who hath made us meet for a portion of the inheritance of the saints in light: