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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:3

Verse 3 3.Giving no offense We have already on several occasions remarked, that Paul sometimes commends the ministry of the gospel generally, and at other times his own integrity. (581) In the present instance, then, he speaks of himself, and sets before us in his own person a living picture of a good and faithful apostle, that the Corinthians may be led to see how unfair they were in their judgment, in preferring before him empty blusterers. (582) For as they assigned the praise to mere... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as fellow workers. Continuing the entreaty of 2 Corinthians 5:20 , he adds, "But as [his] fellow workers we also exhort you." The "also" shows that he does not rest content with merely entreating them ( δεόμεθα ), but adds to the entreaty an exhortation emphasized by a self-sacrificing ministry. "Fellow workers with God " ( 1 Corinthians 3:9 ). Beseech . The word is the same as that rendered "beseech" by the Authorized Version in 2 Corinthians 5:20 , and it should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

One who is sent upon a mission, who fills the office of an ambassador, is evidently one who, however he works, does not work alone. He is the representative of the court from which he is sent, by which he is accredited. When the apostle thought of his life mission, especially when he thought of its difficulties, it was natural that he should recall to his own mind the fact that God, who had commissioned him, was working with him and giving efficacy to his labours. And, in writing to others, it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

"We then, as workers together," etc. There are three topics here for meditation. I. A SUBLIME MISSION . "Workers together with him." What is the grand work in which God is engaged and in which we can cooperate? He is engaged in numerous works—works of creation, government, conservation, in which we can have no hand. The work here is evidently the work spoken of in the preceding chapter—the work of reconciling man to himself, the work which he does in Christ. Now, all genuine ministers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

The grace of God had been manifested in the reconciliation of which he had been treating; and this reconciliation had its period, or season, special as to its character and advantages. Everything has relation to time. Life has infancy, childhood, youth—successive eras. Nature has her seasons. It was now God's receiving time, a dispensation of mercy, an acceptable time, a day of salvation. So sensible was St. Paul of this fact that he, as a coworker with God, pressed the exhortation on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

For he saith; that is, "God saith." The nominative is involved in the " fellow workers, " so that this is hardly to be classed with those rabbinic methods of citation found also in Philo, which deliberately omit the word "God" as the speaker, and use "He" by preference. I have heard thee, etc. The quotation is from the LXX . of Isaiah 49:8 , and is meant to express the necessity for receiving the grace of God, not only efficaciously, but at once. The "thee" in Isaiah is the Servant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

I. GOD HAS PROVIDED A SALVATION FOR MEN . This salvation II. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SECURING THIS SALVATION IS LIMITED TO THE PRESENT . 1 . The present age . 2 . In an individual to his brief life on earth . No unsaved one can afford to waste any time; no saved one will want to. Salvation is so great a matter that it should be sought instantly. To miss it is to miss everything. If we get nought but this, we should see to it that we get this.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

Before Christ came, religious privileges were with Israel. The Gentiles walked in darkness through "times of ignorance." But with Christ came tidings of great joy to all people. And when the Holy Spirit fell on Gentiles as well as on Jews who heard the gospel, it was evident that a new age had come. This is the "acceptable year of the Lord," and is the dispensation of grace intended to continue till the second coming of Christ. It is the world's great opportunity. So it is on the large scale;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

This text immediately follows upon the full declaration of the truth in Jesus, the free offers of Divine mercy, and the earnest pleadings of 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 . St. Paul understood well that there was this sad and strange tendency in men—they are ever disposed to shift into the future the most serious duties of life. In the time of disease they will not send for the doctor until they absolutely must. They put off making their wills until the very power to make them is gone. How is the... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:2

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