2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1 THE THIRD TIME. See note on 12:14–15. EVIDENCE OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES. The legal requirement for accepting evidence at a trial (Deuteronomy 19:15). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:2 NOT SPARE. Paul did not specify what form the discipline would take. Perhaps he did not know exactly, but it certainly would not be pleasant (see Acts 5:1; Acts 13:8; 1 Corinthians 5:4). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:3 Following the pattern of Christ’s own WEAKNESS (2 Corinthians 1:5; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:7), Paul too has been WEAK for the sake of God’s people. This showed them God’s Spirit and glory through his own sufferings (2 Corinthians 1:3;... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 The TEST to SEE if CHRIST IS IN the Corinthians will be their response to Paul and his call to repent. God’s message and the messenger are one (2 Corinthians 5:18). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Paul desires the Corinthians’ RESTORATION even at this late hour. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11 Closing Greetings. Paul highlights the important themes he has covered. As in 1 Corinthians 1:1 (see 1 Corinthians 16:13), he also summarizes the central conclusions of this letter with five commands. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:12 GREET.... ALL THE SAINTS GREET. These two greetings stress the unity of the church, local and universal. WITH A HOLY KISS. Usually reserved for special reunions among family members or formal greetings. An entire group practicing this public kiss was unique... [ Continue Reading ]
2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 This is the only Trinitarian benediction in Paul’s letters. It stresses that GRACE, LOVE, and FELLOWSHIP with one another come from God in Christ through the Spirit. YOU ALL. A final emphasis on the unity of the reconciled church, brought about by God himsel... [ Continue Reading ]