2 corinthians 2

English Standard 2 corinthians 2 1 For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, 2 corinthians 2, 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. Who is sufficient for these things?

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2 corinthians 2

Sorry, an error was encountered while loading comparison. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading the book. Sorry, you don't have permission to view that book. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading part of the book. An error occurred while marking the devotional as read. An error occurred while accessing favorites. Forgive the Sinner. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for f we are not ignorant of his designs. Triumph in Christ. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. Read more Explain verse Share Copy. Ga Ga Eph Php Ac Ac

It is the breath and fragrance of a life hidden with Christ in God, and deriving its aroma from fellowship with Him. Layout Options Single Column.

But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me? But I determined : Carrying on the thought from chapter one, Paul defends himself against the Corinthian Christians. Some among them criticized him because he changed his travel plans and did not come when he planned to. If I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad?

And who is sufficient for these things? Reasons for the apostle not coming to Corinth. We should always give pain unwillingly, even when duty requires that it must be given. Even sorrow for sin should not unfit for other duties, and drive to despair. Not only was there danger last Satan should get advantage, by tempting the penitent to hard thoughts of God and religion, and so drive him to despair; but against the churches and the ministers of Christ, by bringing an evil report upon Christians as unforgiving; thus making divisions, and hindering the success of the ministry. In this, as in other things, wisdom is to be used, that the ministry may not be blamed for indulging sin on the one hand, or for too great severity towards sinners on the other hand.

2 corinthians 2

I hope to spend some time with you , o if the Lord permits. He will come when he has opportunity. Our Lord , come! To the church of God that is at Corinth , d with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia :. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. But that was to make us n rely not on ourselves o but on God p who raises the dead. That is why it is through him that we utter our m Amen to God for his glory. Indeed , what I have forgiven , if I have forgiven anything , has been for your sake in the presence of Christ , 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan ; for f we are not ignorant of his designs. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

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After receiving the punishment, the man apparently repented, but the Corinthian Christians would not receive him back! Their cry of triumph. That I might put you to the test : Paul wrote strongly in 1 Corinthians 5, and the Corinthian Christians met the test by doing what Paul said to do. Highlight Verse. If he repents, forgive him. If anyone has caused grief : Paul displays real pastoral wisdom and compassion. We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge : Fragrance, in the form of incense, was common at the Roman triumphal parade. The only way our work for God will be blessed is when it is directed service. It does not consist so much in what we do, but in our manner of doing it; not so much in our words or deeds, as in an indefinable sweetness, tenderness, courtesy, unselfishness, and desire to please others to their edification. Sorry, you don't have permission to view that book. Read more Explain verse Share Copy. Retain Crossrefs.

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Paul was not like others who watered down the gospel for gain. Popular Bible Verses from 2 Corinthians 2. His first visit had ended painfully. It does not consist so much in what we do, but in our manner of doing it; not so much in our words or deeds, as in an indefinable sweetness, tenderness, courtesy, unselfishness, and desire to please others to their edification. Forgiveness for the Sinner. They planned to meet up in Troas, so Titus could describe to Paul whether the Corinthians were with him or against him. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Leviticus Add to Favorites. It is easy for us to think a person offering correction is our enemy and sometimes is against us. An error occurred while accessing favorites. Cookie and Privacy Settings. Retain Verse Numbers. For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. Infinite Scrolling. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy OK.