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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

This is the introduction to this epistle, in which we have, I. The inscription; and therein, 1. The person from whom it was sent, namely, Paul, who calls himself an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. The apostleship itself was ordained by Jesus Christ, according to the will of God; and Paul was called to it by Jesus Christ, according to the will of God. He joins Timotheus with himself in writing this epistle; not because he needed his assistance, but that out of the mouth of two... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

1:1-7 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through God's will, and Timothy, the brother you all know, send this letter to the Church of God which is at Corinth, together with all God's dedicated people who are in the whole of Achaea. Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father who is ever compassionate and the God who sends all comfort, he who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God ,.... The inscription of this epistle is pretty much the same with that of the former; only whereas here he styles himself an apostle of Jesus Christ, there he says he was "called" to be one: for he did not assume that character and office without the call of Christ, and will of God; and which he chooses to mention, in opposition to the false apostles, who had neither. Likewise, in the inscription of the former epistle Sosthenes is joined... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:2

Grace be to you ,.... This salutation is the same with that in the former epistle, and is common to all his epistles; See Gill on Romans 1:7 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, an apostle - Paul, commissioned immediately by Jesus Christ himself, according to the will of God, to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles. See on 1 Corinthians 1:1 ; (note). In all Achaia - The whole of the Peloponnesus, or that country separated from the main land by the Isthmus of Corinth. From this we may learn that this epistle was not only sent to the Church at Corinth, but to all the Churches in that country. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Verse 1 1.Paul an Apostle As to the reasons why he designates himself an Apostle of Christ, and adds that he has obtained this honor by the will of God, see the foregoing Epistle, where it has been observed that none are to be listened to but those, who have been sent by God, and speak from his mouth, and that, consequently, to secure authority for any one, two things are required — a call, and fidelity on the part of the person who is called, in the execution of his office. (214) Both of these... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

By the will of God (see 1 Corinthians 1:1 ). In the face of Judaizing opponents, it was essential that he should vindicate his independent apostolate ( Acts 26:15-18 ). And Timothy. Timothy had been absent from St. Paul when he wrote the First Epistle, and Sosthenes had taken his place, whether as amanuensis or merely as a sort of joint authenticator. Our brother; literally, the brother, as in 1 Corinthians 1:1 . The brotherhood applies both to St. Paul and to the Corinthians;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

An apostle by the will of God. Paul claims to be what he is, not by his own choice, not by the favour or nomination of his fellow men, but by the Divine will, There were special reasons why he should so think of himself; the office to which he was called was special, for he was a commissioned apostle; and the manner in which he was called to that office was marvellous, supernatural, and miraculous. But the principle contained in this language applies to every Christian; whatever we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1

Saints. A beautiful title frequently conferred upon the people of God in Scripture, They are called believers, since they exercise faith in Christ; disciples, as they place themselves under the teaching of Christ; servants, as they are pledged to do his bidding; children, as they are adopted into the family of God; and saints, since they are to live holily—"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke [blemish], in the midst of a crooked and perverse... read more

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