2 Corinthians 1:5

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

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

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

"The God of All Comfort" 2 Corinthians 1:0 Paul had promised to go a second time to Corinth, but he did not go; so there were people in the Church who said that he was afraid to go, and that he would never come. Paul always wanted a great deal of room, and there were always some people who begrudged him the space which belonged to him by natural and Divine right. Some did not understand him; a few did not care for him; a sprinkling of people may be said to have been almost dead against him.... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:5-7

(5) For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. (6) And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. (7) And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. The sufferings of Christ, which the Apostle here... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:5

St. Paul here styles his own sufferings, the sufferings of Christ, to shew that Christ take part, and suffers in all his members. (St. John Chrysostom) --- Though it is generally understood to signify the sufferings undergone for Christ. (Estius) --- If we consider the very intimate union that exists between Jesus Christ, who is the head, and every one of the living members of his body, that is, the Church, that whatever any one suffers, for the cause of truth, Christ is said to suffer, as the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

1-11 We are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. The Lord is able to give peace to the troubled conscience, and to calm the raging passions of the soul. These blessings are given by him, as the Father of his redeemed family. It is our Saviour who says, Let not your heart be troubled. All comforts come from God, and our sweetest comforts are in him. He speaks peace to souls by granting the free remission of sins; and... read more

Frank Binford Hole

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

2Co 1 DURING THE STAY at Ephesus, Timothy had been sent in advance into Macedonia ( Act_19:22 ), which accounts probably for the omission of his name at the beginning of the first epistle. By the time the second was written both Paul and Timothy were in Macedonia, and hence his name appears. The opening salutation given, the Apostle at once gives expression to the thankfulness and comfort and encouragement that filled his heart. He traces it all back to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Thanksgiving and comfort: v. 3. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, v. 4. who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. v. 5. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds by Christ. v. 6. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

1. Apostolic Address and Greeting2 Corinthians 1:1-21Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ [Christ Jesus]1 by the will of God, and Timothy our [the] brother unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints 2which are in all Achaia. Grace be to you and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.EXEGETICAL AND CRITICALComp. on 1 Corinthians 1:1 ff. The salutation in 2 Corinthians 1:2 is precisely like that in the former Epistle. The address in 2 Corinthians 1:1 is... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Sharing Comfort in Affliction 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 This was a circular letter, including in its scope all the scattered communities in the district. Grace was the usual salutation of the West, Peace of the East. Here they meet. All our mercies emanate from the Father’s heart, and all comfort comes from the Comforter. When next passing through great sorrow and trial, notice how near God comes and what He says. Try to learn His methods, to get His secret. Remember that you are being... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

The second letter to the Corinthians was evidently the outcome of the first. The apostle opened with the usual introduction, laying emphasis on his apostleship by the will of God, coupled with the salutation of grace. He wrote of a great trouble through which he had passed, and rejoiced in the comfort that had come to him, and, still more, in the ability to comfort others that had come to him from his experience. Speaking of God as the "God of comfort," he said that experience of divine... read more

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