For we who live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh."This verse repeats, and so emphasizes the thought of 2 Corinthians 4:10."[34] See under preceding verse for comment. read more
11. we which live—in the power of Christ's "life" manifested in us, in our whole man body as well as spirit (Romans 8:10; Romans 8:11; see on Romans 8:11- :; compare 2 Corinthians 5:15). Paul regards his preservation amidst so many exposures to "death," by which Stephen and James were cut off, as a standing miracle (2 Corinthians 5:15- :). delivered unto—not by chance; by the ordering of Providence, who shows "the excellency of His power" (2 Corinthians 4:7), in delivering unto DEATH His living... read more
The contrast between the message and the messenger 4:7-15Paul presented many paradoxical contrasts involved in the sufferings and supports of the Christian to clarify for his readers the real issues involved in serving Jesus Christ."This passage, which is about suffering and death (2 Corinthians 4:7-12), stands in stark contrast with the theme of ’glory’ so brilliantly developed by Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:7 to 2 Corinthians 4:6, to which he also will return in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18." [Note:... read more
Paul faced threats to his life daily for his witness to Jesus Christ (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:30-31). This seems clearly to be what he meant by "the dying of Jesus." There are three other ways that the New Testament associates us with Jesus’ death, but these are not in view here. They are our identification with His death in baptism (Romans 6:3-5), our daily mortification of the flesh (Galatians 5:24), and our physical debilitation as we serve Christ.Paradoxically the death and the life of Jesus... read more
1-6. The messengers of this gospel are not afraid to proclaim it, for they preach Christ, who has revealed the glory of God.1, 2. Paraphrase. ’Having this glorious gospel to preach, we proclaim it boldly. (2) We have nothing to do with methods and practices which cannot bear the light (like those of your false teachers), for we neither seek to undo another’s work by unscrupulous hints and disgraceful insinuations, nor try to gain the favour of the Jewish Christians by false teaching about the... read more
(11) We which live are alway delivered unto death.—Better, are always being delivered. The opening clause emphasises the paradox of the statement: “We live, and yet our life is a series of continual deaths. We are delivered as to a daily execution.” The words are often interpreted—but, it is believed, wrongly—of the dangers and sufferings caused by persecution. The whole tenor of the Epistle suggests rather (see Note on preceding verse) the thought of the daily struggle with the pain and... read more
The Triumph of Continuance 2 Corinthians 4:1 'We all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, as from a Lord who is Spirit.' St. Paul follows these sublime words with a reference to his own life labour. 'Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not.' 'We faint not.' We expect, perhaps, a clearer, prouder, more triumphant note. The word, for its place, seems tame and quiet The... read more
Chapter 12THE VICTORY OF FAITH.2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (R.V)IN the opening verses of this chapter Paul has magnified his office, and his equipment for it. He has risen to a great height, poetic and spiritual, in speaking of the Lord of glory, and of the light which shines from His face for the illumining and redemption of men. The disproportion between his own nature and powers, and the high calling to which he has been called, flashes across his mind. It is quite possible that this disproportion,... read more
5. The Character of the True Ministry. CHAPTER 4 1. The Gospel of the Glory of Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:1-6 ) 2. The Treasure in Earthen Vessels; Weakness and Power. (2 Corinthians 4:7-12 ) 3. Resurrection and Coming Glory. (2 Corinthians 4:13-18 .) This ministry which the apostle mentions is the ministry of the Gospel. And those who know it by having received mercy are to be the witnesses. Every Christian who has obtained mercy, who is saved by grace, is called to witness to this blessed... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 4:11
which live , Literally the living. Greek. zao. Compare App-170 . alway . App-151 . delivered. Greek. paredidomi. See John 19:30 . unto . Greek. eis. App-104 . mortal . Gr . thnetos. See Romans 6:12 . read more