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Themes in 2 Corinthians 2

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Themes in 2 Corinthians 2

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2 Corinthians 2:1 (show verse)

But I determined this to myself, not again to come unto you in sorrow.

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2 Corinthians 2:2 (show verse)

For if I grieve you, who indeed is the one giving me joy, except the one being grieved by me?

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2 Corinthians 2:3 (show verse)

And I wrote this same thing, in order that, having come, I may not have grief over those from whom it behooves me to rejoice; and having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

Joy » Instances of » Of paul and the corinthians, because the excommunicated member repented
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Give them joy

2 Corinthians 2:4 (show verse)

For out of much tribulation and anguish of heart, I wrote to you through many tears; not in order that you may be grieved, but that you may know the divine love which I have unto you exceedingly.

Paul » Characteristics of » Love
Solicitude » For the welfare of the church

2 Corinthians 2:5 (show verse)

But if any one has grieved you all, he has not grieved me, but in part, that I may not burden you excessively.

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2 Corinthians 2:6 (show verse)

This punishment which for many to such a one is sufficient;

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:7 (show verse)

so on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one may be swallowed up with excessive grief.

Comfort » The duty of administering
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:8 (show verse)

Therefore I exhort you to stir up your divine love for him:

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:9 (show verse)

for unto this also I wrote, in order that I may know your approval, if you are obedient in all things.

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2 Corinthians 2:10 (show verse)

But to whom you forgive anything, I do also: for indeed whatsoever I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is for your sakes in the face of Christ;

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2 Corinthians 2:11 (show verse)

in order that we may not be gobbled up by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Arch deceiver » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Tempts men
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Satanic » Invasion » Wiles
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Temptation » Satan the chief agent in
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil

2 Corinthians 2:12 (show verse)

And having come into Troas, for the gospel of Christ, and there being a door opened unto me in the Lord,

Evangelism » What evangelists are
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of Christ
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Seven » Seven things opened » Doors, for service
Troas » Paul visits

2 Corinthians 2:13 (show verse)

and I had no rest to my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus: but having bidden them adieu, I came away into Macedonia.

Evangelism » What evangelists are
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Macedonia » Revisits
Titus » Paul's affection for
Titus » Paul's love for

2 Corinthians 2:14 (show verse)

But thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and manifesting the fragrance of his knowledge through us in every place:

Evangelism » What evangelists are
Manifestation » What is made manifest
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the triumph of the gospel
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the triumph of the gospel
Victory/overcoming » God giving victory through jesus Christ
War » Figurative » Armor for » Victory in, is from God
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » From God

2 Corinthians 2:15 (show verse)

because we are a sweet savour of Christ unto God, among those who are saved, and among those who perish;

Evangelism » What evangelists are
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
Salvation » Ministers » Are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in those who obtain

2 Corinthians 2:16 (show verse)

unto the latter a savour from death unto death; but unto the former a savour from life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

Evangelism » What evangelists are
Leaders » Responsibility of » Select reading
Ministers » Remuneration of » Responsibility of
Religious » Responsibility of » Select reading
Responsibility » According to privileges » Of ministers, etc
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals

2 Corinthians 2:17 (show verse)

For we are not as many, corrupting the word of God: but as of purity, but as from God, we speak in Christ, in the presence of God.

Character » Of saints » Sincere
Character of saints » Sincere
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Ministers should » Hold, in sincerity
Evangelism » What evangelists are
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Declaring the word of God
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Scriptures » Wrested
The scriptures » The wicked » Corrupt
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
True religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of