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Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:15

All things that Christ hath done and suffered, his death, and his resurrection from the dead, and all things that I have done or suffered, all are for your sakes; that the greater benefit it be which you receive from God, the greater praise, honour, and glory might redound to him by the thanksgiving of many; for God can be no otherwise glorified by us, than by the predicating of his mercy and goodness, and the praising of hint for the mercies which we receive from him. The more God doth good... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:16

Because of this double advantage which accrueth from our sufferings, viz. the furthering of the good of your souls, and the promoting the glory of God from the thanksgivings of many, though we suffer many harsh and bitter things, yet we do not faint nor sink under the burden of our trials; but though, as to our outward, nan, we are every day dying persons, daily decaying as to the strength, and vigour, and prosperity of our outward man, yet the strength and comfort of our souls and spirits... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:17

The apostle in these words wonderfully lesseneth his own, and the rest of the apostles’, and all other Christians’ sufferings for the gospel: he calleth them light, not that they were so in themselves, but with respect to that weight of glory which he mentioneth in the latter part of the verse: he calleth them momentary, but for a moment, with reference to that eternity which is mentioned. The afflictions are light, the glory will be a weight; the afflictions are but for a moment, the glory... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

CRITICAL NOTES2 Corinthians 4:8.—“Pressed for room, and still having room” (Stanley). “Perplexed, but not utterly perplexed” (Beet). Apparent, not real, contradiction to 2 Corinthians 1:8 (same word).2 Corinthians 4:9.—“Pursued in our flight, but not left behind as a prey to our pursuers; struck down (as with a dart, or thrown down as in wrestling), yet not perishing” (Stanley).2 Corinthians 4:10. Dying.—Note margin. See under 2 Corinthians 1:5 for the thought.2 Corinthians 4:11. Live.—In more... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:15

2 Corinthians 4:15 I. The text teaches this glorious fact, that "all things are yours" or "for your sakes." Every process of godly advancement is all to our advantage. Christ is heir of all things. Then if Christ is yours all things are yours. Let us understand and do justice to that expression ''all things are yours" as to this, not only the present wealth and possession, but the power we have in connection with that wealth for present enjoyment and usefulness. It is in proportion as I feel... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

DISCOURSE: 2016THE CHRISTIAN’S EXPERIENCE IN AFFLICTION2 Corinthians 4:17-18. Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.THE Christian in every state, whether of prosperity or adversity, differs widely from the unconverted world. While others are... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 2 Corinthians 4:15

abundant grace Grace (imparted). 2 Corinthians 6:1-3; Romans 6:1; 2 Peter 3:18. read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Chapter 4Therefore seeing we have this ministry ( 2 Corinthians 4:1 ),What ministry? Pointing people to Jesus Christ. as we have received mercy, we faint not; But [we] have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God ( 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 ).Paul said, "Look, I am not seeking to be crafty. I'm not seeking to give some kind of a... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

2 Corinthians 4:1 . Seeing we have this ministry, of grace and reconciliation to a guilty world; the ministry of righteousness, not of condemnation; the ministry of life, and not of death; we have lived in the spirit of our mission, and in full conformity to our calling. If judges and magistrates keep up the dignity of their courts, it will never do for the ambassadors of heaven to lower the style of their address, especially when addressing the enemies of the truth. 2 Corinthians 4:2 . ... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Corinthians 4:14-15

2 Corinthians 4:14-15Knowing that He which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise us up also.Soul-inspiring factsI. That Christ was raised from the dead. “Knowing,” etc. No fact in history is more firmly established.II. That the genuine disciple of Christ will also be raised. “Shall raise us up also,” etc.III. That all things are for the good of the good. “All things are for your sakes” (Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 4:15).IV. That all things in life should result in the true worship of God. “That... read more

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