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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)

So I made up my own mind not to pay you another painful visit.

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2 Corinthians 2:2 (show verse)

For if I make you sad, who would be left to make me glad but the one I caused to be sad?

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2 Corinthians 2:3 (show verse)

And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.

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 great distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not to make you sad, but to let you know the love that I have especially for you.

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

2 Corinthians 2:5 (show verse)

But if anyone has caused sadness, he has not saddened me alone, but to some extent (not to exaggerate) he has saddened all of you as well.

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2 Corinthians 2:6 (show verse)

This punishment on such an individual by the majority is enough for him,

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:7 (show verse)

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

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

2 Corinthians 2:8 (show verse)

Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:9 (show verse)

For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything.

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2 Corinthians 2:10 (show verse)

If you forgive anyone for anything, I also forgive him -- for indeed what I have forgiven (if I have forgiven anything) I did so for you in the presence of Christ,

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2 Corinthians 2:11 (show verse)

so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

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)

Now when I arrived in Troas to proclaim the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me,

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)

I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-bye to them and set out for 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 to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him 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)

For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among 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 latter an odor from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate 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 like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, but we are speaking in Christ before God as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from 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