2 Corinthians 1:22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-24

The apostle here vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy, in that he did not hold his purpose of coming to them at Corinth. His adversaries there sought all occasions to blemish his character, and reflect upon his conduct; and, it seemed, they took hold of this handle to reproach his person and discredit his ministry. Now, for his justification, I. He avers the sincerity of his intention (2 Cor. 1:15-17), and he does this in confidence of their good opinion of him, and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

1:15-22 It was with this confidence that I previously planned to visit you, that I might bring you pleasure for the second time, and so go on to Macedonia by way of you, and be sped by you on my way to Judaea. So then, when I made this plan, surely you cannot think that I did so with a fickle intention? Or can you really think that when I make plans I make them as a worldly man might make them, so that I say yes and no at one and the same time? You can rely on God. You can be quite sure that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:22

Who hath also sealed us ,.... "Two" things more are here attributed to God; "first", the sealing of his people. The use of seals is various, as to denote property in things, to distinguish one thing from another, to show esteem and affection for persons or things, and for security and protection, and to hide and conceal; all which might be applied to sealing, as expressive of the grace of God to his people, in claiming a property in them, distinguishing them from the rest of the world,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:22

Who hath also sealed us - Not only deeply impressed His truth and image upon our hearts; but, by the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, attested the truth of our extraordinary unction or calling to the ministry. And given the earnest of the Spirit - Τον αρραβωνα του Πνευματος . From this unction and sealing we have a clear testimony in our souls, the Divine Spirit dwelling constantly in us, of our acceptance with God, and that our ways please him. The αρῥαβων of the apostle is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

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 1:15-22

His change of purpose in visiting Corinth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Possessions of a genuine Christian. "And in this confidence , " etc. These verses may he regarded as indicating what every genuine disciple of Christ—that is, every Christly man—possesses now and here . I. HE POSSESSES MORAL STABILITY . Paul is here writing on the defensive; indeed, the whole tone of his letter is apologetic. Because he did not visit the Corinthians according to his first promise, they perhaps pronounced him fickle, vacillating, untrue to his word.... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Four privileges of the believer. I. TO BE ESTABLISHED IN CHRIST . Brought into ever closer union with him. More and more firmly settled in faith. Increased in knowledge of him and of his doctrine. Made constant to Christ. Developed in likeness to him. Perfected increasingly along all the lines of Christian character. A work continuous; so Paul uses the present tense. The Christian's course is like that of the shining light, which shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

The sealing and earnest of the Spirit. The figure used in the passage is taken from the custom, common to nearly all lands, of affixing marks to a man's peculiar property. That mark was frequently a seal, with a characteristic device. The shepherd has some mark which he places on each of his sheep, so that if any one of them strays away it may at once be known as his. And so Christ, the good Shepherd, has a mark by which he knows, and would have all men know, the members of his flock. That... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-24

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

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