2 Corinthians 4:5

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

CRITICAL NOTESN.B. A continuous outpour of argument and appeal, all “alive,” and quivering, thrilling, with quick emotion, from 2 Corinthians 2:17 to 2 Corinthians 6:10.2 Corinthians 3:1.—Q.d. “There, he is at it again! [2 Corinthians 2:17, or perhaps cf. 1 Corinthians 9:1-6; 1 Corinthians 9:15; 1 Corinthians 9:21; or something he had said at Corinth, known to his readers]. Praising himself!” [Familiarly, “Blowing his own trumpet, since no one else will do it for him.”] “Am I?” (q.d. in 2... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

CRITICAL NOTES2 Corinthians 4:1. This ministry.—Viz. that in 2 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 3:6-9; and more definitely expounded at the end of this long section, in 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; 2 Corinthians 6:3-4. Therefore.—Looks back to the substance of chap. 3, and returns, with a new phase of connection, to 2 Corinthians 3:4; 2 Corinthians 3:12. Yet, again a half-parenthetical passage intervenes before “we faint not” is expanded in 2 Corinthians 4:7 sqq. Note the comma in the after “mercy.”... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:5

2 Corinthians 4:5 I. The Church is the union of believers, outwardly manifested by the sacraments, but having its essence in the personal union of each believer's soul with Christ. I see the gates of the New Testament open outward. That life which had been taking shape within the little world which the New Testament enclosed, goes forth so quietly, so simply, to meet the larger life of the world. It is Peter coming down from the housetop to go to Cornelius at Caesarea. It is Paul crossing over... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Corinthians 4:4-6

DISCOURSE: 2013THE CONTEST BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN2 Corinthians 4:4-6. The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of... 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 4:5-6

2 Corinthians 4:5-6For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord.The Christian ministry and its messageI. The true position of the Christian minister--his relation to those to whom he ministers--is here clearly set forth as--1. A position of humble servitude. “We preach … ourselves as your servants (lit., bondservants).” He cannot preach Christ effectively who has not first learned the spirit of Christ--the spirit of complete self-sacrifice and self-abasement. He Himself, though Lord... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:5

5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. Ver. 5. We preach not ourselves ] We are Christ’s paranymphs or spokesmen, and must woo for him. Now if we should speak one word for him and two for ourselves, as all self-seekers do, how can we answer it? read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Corinthians 4:5

we: Matthew 3:11, John 1:21-Isaiah :, John 3:27-Obadiah :, John 7:18, Acts 3:12, Acts 3:13, Acts 8:9, Acts 8:10, Acts 10:25, Acts 10:26, Acts 14:11-Ezra :, Romans 15:17, Romans 15:18, 1 Corinthians 1:13-Ezra :, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 3:5, 1 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 10:33, Philippians 1:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:6, Titus 1:11, 1 Peter 5:2-Deuteronomy :, 2 Peter 2:3 Christ: 2 Corinthians 1:19, Matthew 23:8, Acts 2:36, Acts 5:31, Acts 10:36, Romans 14:8, Romans... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Corinthians 4:5

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.For — The fault is not in us, neither in the doctrine they hear from us.We preach not ourselves — As able either to enlighten, or pardon, or sanctify you.But Jesus Christ — As your only wisdom, righteousness, sanctification.And ourselves your servants — Ready to do the meanest offices.For Jesus' sake — Not for honour, interest, or pleasure. read more

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