2 Corinthians 4:6-7 Kjv
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:6
Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness. The argument of the verse is that God, who created the material light ( Genesis 1:3 ) and who is the Father of lights ( James 1:1 ) and sent his Son to be the Light of the world ( John 8:12 ), did not shine in our hearts for our sakes only, or that we might hide the light under a bushel for ourselves, but that we might transmit and reflect it. There is an implied comparison between the creation of light and the dawn of the gospel light,... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:7
In earthen vessels. The glorious light which we have to show to the world is, like Gideon's torches, carried in earthen pitchers. The word skenos, vessel, is used in Mark 11:16 , and "vessels of earthenware" in Revelation 2:27 . St. Paul, in Acts 9:15 , is called "a vessel of election," whence Dante calls him lo vas d' elezione . Man can never be more than an earthen vessel, being frail and humble, and the metaphor specially suits an apostle of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 ;... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
Glory of the ministry in the midst of its weakness and suffering. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who commanded ... - The design of this verse seems to be, to give a reason why Paul and his fellow-apostles did not preach themselves, but Jesus Christ the Lord, 2 Corinthians 4:5. That reason was, that their minds had been so illuminated by that God who had commanded the light to shine out of darkness, that they had discerned the glory of the divine perfections shining in and through the Redeemer, and they therefore gave themselves. to the work of making him known among people. The... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure - The treasure of the gospel; the rich and invaluable truths which they were called to preach to others. The word “treasure” is applied to those truths on account of their inestimable worth. Paul in the previous verses had spoken of the gospel, the knowledge of Jesus Christ, as full of glory, and infinitely precious. This rich blessing had been committed to him and his fellow-laborers, to dispense it to others, and to diffuse it abroad. His purpose in this and the... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
2 Corinthians 4:5-6. For, &c. As if he had said, The cause of their continuing in unbelief, and perishing, is not in us, nor in the doctrine they hear from us; for we preach not ourselves As able either to enlighten, or pardon, or sanctify mankind; but Christ Jesus the Lord Their only infallible Teacher, all-sufficient Saviour, and righteous Governor; their only wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption; and ourselves your servants Ready to do the meanest offices, and... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 4:7
2 Corinthians 4:7. But we The apostles, and all other ministers of Christ, yea, and all true believers; have this treasure Of the gospel, or of the truth and grace of God; in earthen vessels In frail, feeble, perishing bodies, formed out of the dust of the earth, and, because of sin, returning to it; mean, vile, compassed about with infirmity, and liable to be broken in pieces daily. Even the whole man, the soul as well as body, is but a vessel, in which the treasure is lodged, and upon... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
The life and work of a servant (4:1-18)God’s true servants do not avoid their responsibilities or use dishonest methods. They do not change the plain meaning of God’s Word to suit themselves, but teach that Word faithfully and directly (4:1-2). Not all will believe, because Satan blinds their minds, but true preachers remember always that the message they preach is Christ’s, not theirs. Then, when the hearers allow the light of that message to shine into their hearts, they see Christ as their... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
I. WITH FAITH . Many preach with despair and prepare the way for failure. We should reflect that the preaching of the gospel is the divinely appointed way for saving men. We are likely to have success if we lay hold of God when we seek to lay hold of men. Our own salvation furnishes abundant evidence of the Divine power to save. "God shined in our hearts" ( 2 Corinthians 4:6 ); "We obtained mercy" ( 2 Corinthians 4:1 ). What God has done for us he can do for others. And we have the... read more