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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2 - Introduction

* Reasons for the apostle not coming to Corinth. (1-4) Directions about restoring the repentant offender. (5-11) An account of his labours and success in spreading the gospel of Christ. (12-17)

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See also 2 Corinthians 2 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    In this chapter 2 Corinthians 2 Paul continues the discussion of the subject which had been introduced in the previous chapter. At the close of that chapter, he had stated the reasons why he had not v...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    SATAN TAKES ADVANTAGE OF SOME 2 Corinthians Two Paul had a strong desire to visit Corinth. However, he did not want it to be a sorrowful visit. He knew that if he visited Corinth and the problems wer...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _HAVING SHEWED THE REASON WHY HE CAME NOT TO THEM, HE REQUIRETH THEM TO FORGIVE AND TO COMFORT THAT EXCOMMUNICATED PERSON, EVEN AS HIMSELF ALSO, UPON HIS TRUE REPENTANCE, HAD FORGIVEN HIM: DECLARING W...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    BUTLER'S COMMENTARY Chapter Two THE PROBLEM OF LONELINESS (2 Corinthians 2:1-17) IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. What pain was Paul reluctant to cause the Corinthians? 2. Who is the one who had cause...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:4 encourages (a-2) _ Parakaleo_ , as Matthew 2:18 ; Matthew 5:4 ; Acts 20:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:7 . I do not say 'c...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS 2 The apostle, in this chapter, goes on to give reasons of his not coming, as yet, to Corinth; and removes the charge of severity, which some might think him guilty of,...

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