Paul compared his boasting to that of the Judaizers in Corinth, where self-proclaimed men of God made false claims about their relationship with Christ as well as the outpouring of blessings he bestowed upon them. On the flip side was the apostle Paul, boasting about his weaknesses and using his downfalls as stepping stones for […]
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2 Corinthians 12:1-6 Paul’s Vision of Paradise
Paul had been confronting the Judaizers about their boasting in Corinth. He boasted himself, of his infirmities or weaknesses by which he would continue to advance the gospel of Jesus christ through any means made available to him by God almighty. “1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to […]
2 Corinthians 11:22-33 Suffering for Christ
Using a rhetorical tone the apostle Paul now confronts his opposers with the trail of his own sacrifices and suffering for Christ. He begins by comparing their esteemed Judaic lineage with his own which he reveals is identical. “22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed […]
2 Corinthians 11:16-21 Reluctant Boasting
The apostle Paul continues his rebuke of the Judaizers in Corinth by addressing their boasting which he deems inappropriate. Because he was labeled as soft spoken and weak by the same false teachers in Corinth, Paul calls on his audience to extend to him the same courtesy as that offered to pagans throughout the region. […]
2 Corinthians 11:5-15 Paul versus False Teachers
Paul felt his authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ was under attack by false teachers in Corinth who preached a gospel different than the truth made known to Paul by the Lord Himself. Now comparing himself to the so called apostles in Corinth, Paul declares his authority as not at all less than these […]
2 Corinthians 11:1-4 Paul’s Concern for False Teaching
In Paul’s rebuke of the Judaizers who opposed his teaching, the apostle accuses the false teachers in Corinth of preaching a different gospel than Paul’s which he knew to be the only truth. The apostle confronts his accusers with a passive aggressive tone. “1 Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and […]
2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Limits of Paul’s Authority
The apostle Paul found himself in a position of rebuke toward competing self-serving teachers in Corinth who were opposed Paul’s authority. In the following section of his third letter to the Corinthian church, the apostle now provides an instrument of measure by which all believers should be judged. “12 For we dare not class ourselves […]
2 Corinthians 10:7-12 Paul’s God Given Authority
Paul finds himself rebuking those who oppose him in Corinth, for their malicious intent to derive the blessed vessel bound for the needy in Jerusalem. The apostle shares his wish for a loving reconciliation rather than a confrontation upon his forthcoming visit to Corinth. Addressing the Judaizers in Corinth, Paul writes about the authority given […]
2 Corinthians 10:1-6 The Spiritual War
Paul felt responsible for provoking the Corinthian church to keep their promise made to God regarding their contribution for the poor in Jerusalem, one of the benefactors of Paul’s missionary work. Whereas the apostle until now spoke on behalf of himself, Timothy and other fellow laborers in Christ, Paul now singles himself out as sole […]
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Cheerful Giver
Paul had been under attack by false teachers in Corinth, as Judaizers questioned the apostle’s intent for the collection gathered in the name of Jesus Christ. Paul already shared scripture meant to empower the believers in Corinth and beyond. The apostle now addresses one’s motive for giving, as he delivers an exhortation that will breathe […]