sorrowful = grieved. Greek. lupeo. See 2 Corinthians 2:2 . alway . App-151 . poGreek. Greek. ptochos. App-127 . making. rich. Greek. ploutizo. See 1 Corinthians 1:5 . nothing . Greek. medeis. possessing . Greek. katecho. See 1 Corinthians 7:30 . From "deceivers, "2 Corinthians 6:8 , to end of 2 Corinthians 6:10 is an example of Oxymoron ( App-6 ). read more
By glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true.The uninhibited nature of Paul's letter shines here. In the case of "glory and dishonor," it is the good which is mentioned first; but in the next pairing, it is the evil which is first mentioned. All of these expressions have the weight of declaring Paul's fidelity to the faith and constant prosecution of his labors as an apostle regardless of all circumstances. read more
As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and not killed.To Paul's enemies, especially among the hierarchy in Jerusalem, he had become a "nobody"; he was dead, the custom of having a funeral for defectors from Judaism having in all probability been observed in regard to Paul; and no less than five times they had beaten him unmercifully. But, actually, far from being a nobody, Paul became the most famous man of all ages, other than the Christ himself. And as for... read more
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.Sorrowful ... rejoicing ... This dual quality of the Christian life pertains to all believers, and not merely to Paul. In a world of sin, mortality, and many frustrations, "sorrow" is inevitable; but the distinguishing characteristic of faith in Christ is joy. Paul exemplified this as did no other. In his Philippian letter, for example, written from a dungeon in Rome, the words,... read more
8. Translate, "Through glory and dishonor (disgrace)," namely, from those in authority, and accruing to us present. "By," or "through evil report and good report," from the multitude, and affecting us absent [BENGEL]. Regarded "as deceivers" by those who, not knowing (2 Corinthians 6:9), dishonor and give us an evil report; "as true," by those who "know" (2 Corinthians 6:9) us in the real "glory" of our ministry. In proportion as one has more or less of glory and good report, in that degree has... read more
9. unknown . . . yet well known—"unknown" in our true character to those who "evil report" of us, "well known" to those who hold us in "good report" ( :-). CONYBEARE explains, "Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God" (1 Corinthians 13:12). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him (2 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 11:6). dying . . . live— (2 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:23). Compare GAUSSEN'S remark, see on 2 Corinthians 6:5.... read more
10. The "as" no longer is used to express the opinion of his adversaries, but the real state of him and his fellow laborers. making many rich—Spiritually (1 Corinthians 1:5), after the example of our Lord, who "by His poverty made many rich" (1 Corinthians 1:5- :). having nothing—Whatever of earthly goods we have, and these are few, we have as though we had not; as tenants removable at will, not owners (1 Corinthians 1:5- :). possessing all things—The Greek implies firm possession, holding fast... read more
Paul’s example as an ambassador of Christ 6:1-10 read more
These contrasts probably give us some indication of the charges that Paul’s critics were leveling at him (cf. Romans 3:8; 1 Corinthians 4:13). Human responses to Paul’s preaching evidently varied greatly (2 Corinthians 6:8), but God’s estimate was positive regardless of the opinions of people. These contrasts may be between human responses or between the human and the divine responses. Regardless of people’s estimates of him, the great apostle continued to fight the good fight of faith (2... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 6:9
unknown . Greek. agnoeo. See 2 Corinthians 1:8 . well known . Greek. epigiudekd. App-132 . chastened . Greek. paideuo . See 1 Corinthians 11:32 . read more