2 Corinthians 2:1-7:16 WEB

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:1-4

24Chapter 5A PASTOR’S HEART.2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 2:1-4 (R.V)WHEN Paul came to the end of the paragraph in which he defends himself from the charge of levity and untrustworthiness by appealing to the nature of the Gospel which he preached, he seems to have felt that it was hardly sufficient for his purpose. It might be perfectly true that the Gospel was one mighty affirmation, with no dubiety or inconsistency about it; it might be as true that it was a supreme testimony to the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 2:1-17

3. His Deep Exercise Concerning Them. Yet Overcoming. CHAPTER 2 1. The Burden of his Soul. (2 Corinthians 2:1-4 .) 2. Concerning the Brother who had been Disciplined. (2 Corinthians 2:5-11 .) 3. Overcoming. (2 Corinthians 2:12-17 .) In the previous chapter we read the reason why he had not gone to Corinth. “To spare you I came not to Corinth “ (2 Corinthians 1:23 ). He feared, that on account of their deplorable condition; exercising his God-given apostolic authority, he might appear as... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 2:1

2:1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in {a} heaviness.(a) Causing grief among you, which he would have done if he had come to them before they had repented. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 2:1-17

These first few verses are a continuation of chapter 1. Paul had purposed that he would not come to the Corinthians "in heaviness," and for this reason delayed his visit. For his First Epistle was such that it would tend to deeply plough them up, and make them sorry. He did not want to continue the same reproving ministry when he came to them. If they were made sorry in such a way as to correct the wrongs among them, then of course they would make him glad. So he had written with the earnest... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:1-13

THE APOSTLE ’S EXPLANATION Paul had left Ephesus where his first epistle had been written to this church, had crossed into Macedonia, and was now in Philippi (see Acts 19:23 to Acts 20:3 with 2 Corinthians 8:1 to 2 Corinthians 9:2 of this epistle.) The reception given his first letter had been generally favorable, but all had not submitted to his rebuke, and the adversaries who opposed his teachings before were more virulent than ever, now seeking to undermine his authority as an... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:1

CONTENTS The Apostle prosecutes the Subject of his Epistle in this Chapter. Very blessedly he speaks the inmost Feelings of his Soul, and finds cause to bless God, for causing him always to triumph in Christ. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:1-13

(1) But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. (2) For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? (3) And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. (4) For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:1

St. Paul continues to justify his not coming to them as he promised. He told them that he did not wish to domineer over their faith, but that his whole design was to contribute to their joy, and that he did not wish to visit them as long as any thing remained worthy of correction, lest his presence should only increase their sorrow. And if in his former epistle he made use of strong expressions, it was not through any design to make them sad, but merely to correct them, by which he manifested... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 2:1-4

1-4 The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; and he had written in confidence of their doing what was to their benefit and his comfort; and that therefore they would be glad to remove every cause of disquiet from him. We should always give pain unwillingly, even when duty requires that it must be given. read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 2 Corinthians 2:1-99

2Co 2 THE APOSTLE HAD made up his mind that he would postpone his visit until it could be made under happier circumstances: and now, as he wrote this second letter, the heaviness was passing and brighter things coming into view. His first letter had made them sorry, as he intended it should, and their sorrow now made him glad, as verse 2Co_2:2 of chapter 2 shows. It had been sent ahead on its mission so that when he did come amongst them it might be with confidence established, and with joy.... read more