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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)

I decided I would not pay you another painful visit.

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2 Corinthians 2:2 (show verse)

For if I pain you, then who is to give me pleasure? None but the very people I am paining!

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2 Corinthians 2:3 (show verse)

So the very reason I wrote was that I might not come only to be pained by those who ought to give me joy; I relied on you all, I felt sure that my joy would be a joy for everyone of you.

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 I wrote you in sore distress and misery of heart, with many a tear ??not to pain you but to convince you of my love, my special love for you.

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

2 Corinthians 2:5 (show verse)

If a certain individual has been causing pain, he has been causing pain not so much to me as to all of you ??at anyrate (for I am not going to overstate the case) to a section of you.

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2 Corinthians 2:6 (show verse)

This censure from the majority is severe enough for the individual in question,

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:7 (show verse)

so that instead of censuring you should now forgive him and comfort him, in case the man is overwhelmed by excessive remorse.

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

2 Corinthians 2:8 (show verse)

So I beg you to reinstate him in your love.

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:9 (show verse)

For my aim in writing was simply to test you, to see if you were absolutely obedient.

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2 Corinthians 2:10 (show verse)

If you forgive the man, I forgive him too; anything I had to forgive him has been forgiven in the presence of Christ for your sakes,

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2 Corinthians 2:11 (show verse)

in case Satan should take advantage of our position ??for I know his man?uvres!

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)

Well, when I reached Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, though I had a wide opportunity 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)

my spirit could not rest, because I did not find Titus my brother there; so I said goodbye and went off to 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)

Wherever I go, thank God, he makes my life a constant pageant of triumph in Christ, diffusing the perfume of his knowledge everywhere by me.

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)

I live for God as the fragrance of Christ breathed alike on those who are being saved and on those who are perishing,

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)

to the one a deadly fragrance that makes for death, to the other a vital fragrance that makes for life. And who is qualified for this career?

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)

I am, for I am not like most, adulterating the word of God; like a man of sincerity, like a man of God, I speak the word in Christ before the very 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