2 Corinthians 1:12-14 Niv
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:11-12
The gracious influence of prayerfulness and sympathy on suffering souls. The apostle wanted his friends to know of his sufferings so that he might have— I. THEIR SYMPATHY IN THE TROUBLES . Very tenderly beautiful is the way in which St. Paul, while turning to God for his great consolations, yet yearns for the sympathy of those among whom he laboured. He liked to have some of them with him. He was a most brotherly and sympathetic man, and could neither suffer nor rejoice... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12
For our rejoicing ; rather, for our boasting is this . My expression of confidence in your sympathy with me may sound like a boast, but my boast merely accords with the testimony of my conscience that I have been sincere and honest to all, and most of all to you. The testimony of our conscience. To this St. Paul frequently appeals ( Acts 23:1-35 . 1; Acts 24:16 ; Romans 9:1 ; 1 Corinthians 4:4 ). In simplicity; rather, in holiness . The best reading is ἁγιότητι ( א ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12
Conscience and the inner life of man. "For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward." Three remarks are suggested. I. WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE SOUL CONSCIENCE OBSERVES . This is implied in its "testimony." The eye of conscience pierces into the deepest secrets of motives, and is cognizant of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12
The testimony of our conscience. I. THE FAVOURABLE TESTIMONY OF CONSCIENCE IS A GREAT SUPPORT IN THE HOUR OF TRIAL AND SUFFERING . Affliction brought upon us directly by our own folly or sin is as wormwood for bitterness. Suffering is then greatly intensified by the reproaches of conscience. We feel that we are reaping only as we have sown. But when conscience acquits us we gain great moral support. The pressure of the heaviest burden is relieved; in the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-14
Vindication of his right to their sympathy. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-14
The conscience testimony. "For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience." This passage may be thus paraphrased: "It is this which causes such a perennial flow of joy and consolation into my heart amid all my anxieties and distresses. I can feel in my conscience that what knits us together in sympathy is a Divine and not a human bond. On my part there is the inspiration from above, on yours the verifying faculty which enables you to recognize the truth of what I deliver to... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24
Defence of himself; character of his preaching. "On our behalf" were the closing words of the preceding verse, and St. Paul would now impress upon the Corinthians that he was worthy of their confidence and affection. And yet, further, if their regard had been manifested by intercessions in his behalf, he wished to assure them that he had in his own mind a blessed witness to the truth and sincerity of his apostolic work. Conscience was this witness. It testified that, "in simplicity and... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:13
For we write none other things unto you, etc. Remarks like these obviously presuppose that the conduct and character of St. Paul had been misrepresented and calumniated. The perpetual recurrence to a strain of self-defence would have been needless if some one—probably Titus—had not told St. Paul that his opponents accused him of insincerity . Here, therefore, he tells them that he is opening out his very heart towards them. What he had to say to them and of them was here set forth... read more
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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:14
Verse 14 14.For we are your glorying. We have briefly adverted to the manner in which it is allowable for saints to glory in God’s benefits — when they repose themselves in God alone, and have no other object of aim. Thus it was a ground of pious glorying on the part of Paul, that he had, by his ministry, brought the Corinthians under obedience to Christ; and of the Corinthians, on the other hand, that they had been trained up so faithfully and so virtuously by such an Apostle — a privilege... read more