2 Corinthians 2:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13

Providential doors. Introduce by describing the leading instances of providential deliverance, care, and guidance in the life of the Apostle Paul. Especially dwell on the cases in which his life was preserved from peril and from the plots of his enemies. The reference made in our text is rather to the gracious way in which his missionary journeyings and missionary spheres had been opened before him; and the illustration may be taken from the singular way in which doors were opened and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:12-16

The preaching of the gospel. "Furthermore, when I came to Troas," etc. The subject of these verses is the preaching of the gospel. Notice— I. THE DIFFICULTIES CONNECTED WITH IT . "Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia." Just at the time when the apostle was about opening his mission... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Outburst of thanksgiving for the news brought by Titus.' read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Coming to Troas (disquietude; defence of his apostleship) Quite abruptly St. Paul mentions that he came to Troas. Why he left Ephesus he does not say, but we infer it was because of his anxiety to see Titus, and hear from him how his letter to the Corinthians had been received. There was a fine opening at Troas to preach the gospel, and yet he was greatly disquieted as Titus did not meet him. "Taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia." Here he met Titus, though, in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:13

I had; literally, I have had . The perfect vividly realizes the scene through which he had passed. I had no rest. St. Paul had evidently told Titus to come from his mission to Corinth and meet him at Troas. But either St. Paul reached the town earlier than he intended, or Titus had been delayed. Now, the apostle was so intensely eager to know how his rebukes had been received—the name of "Corinth" was so deeply engraven on his heart—he could so ill endure the thought of being on angry... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 2:12

Furthermore - But (δὲ de). This particle is properly adversative; but frequently denotes transition, and serves to introduce something else, whether opposite to what precedes, or simply continuative or explanatory. Here, it is designed to continue or explain the statement before made of his deep affection for the church, and his interest in its affairs. He therefore tells them that when he came to Troas, and was favored there with great success, and was engaged in a manner most likely of all... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no rest in my spirit - I was disappointed, sad, deeply anxious. Though the work in which I was engaged was that which usually gives me my highest joy, yet such was my anxiety to learn the state of things in Corinth, and the success of my letter, and to see Titus, whom I was expecting, that I had comparatively no peace, and no comfort.But taking my leave of them - Though so many considerations urged me to stay; though there was such a promising field of labor, yet such was my anxiety to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13

2 Corinthians 2:12-13. Furthermore That ye may know my great concern for you; when I came to Troas After the riot excited by Demetrius. He seems to refer to that passage from Asia to Macedonia, of which a short account is given Acts 20:1-2. To preach Christ’s gospel And found things there so situated; that a door was opened unto me That is, there was free liberty to speak, and many were willing to hear: yet I had no rest in my spirit From an earnest desire to know the state of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Paul’s sincerity in his ministry (2:12-17)Once again Paul states that all his movements were guided by an interest for the Corinthians, not for himself. He was so keen to meet Titus and hear news of the Corinthians that he could not concentrate on his work in Troas. So rather than wait for Titus in Troas he went across to Macedonia, in the hope of meeting him there (12-13).The good news that Titus brought from Corinth leads Paul to an outburst of praise to God. He pictures the preachers of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 2:12

Furthermore = Now. to. Greek eis. App-104 . Troas . See Acts 16:8 . to preach Christ's gospel = for (Cr. eis) the gospel ( App-140 ) of the Messiah. door . See 1 Corinthians 16:9 , of. Greek en. App-104 . Lord . App-98 . read more

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