Category: A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 13
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 13 mean? The final chapter of 2 Corinthians opens with an ominous warning from Paul. His third visit to them may be marked by the judgment of Christ for sin. He warned them on his previous visit, and warns the Corinthians once more, that he…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 12
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 12 mean? This chapter continues refuting the attacks of false apostles, who were working to lead the Corinthians away from Christ. Judging by the context, these deceivers may have captivated their audience with tales of wild supernatural experiences. In the previous chapter, Paul wrote that…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 11
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 11 mean? Paul feels protective of the Christians in Corinth. He compares them to a betrothed bride and himself to her father. False apostles in Corinth are trying to seduce the Corinthians away from their commitment to Christ. As their spiritual father, Paul is attempting…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 10
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 10 mean? False apostles and other critics were challenging Paul’s role as a true apostle of Jesus Christ. Paul tackles one of their arguments against him in this chapter. Their attack implies hypocrisy, cowardice, or both. Detractors say Paul was brave when he was away…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 9
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 9 mean? This chapter continues to urge Christians in the Corinthian church to follow through on their commitment. They had agreed to participate in a collection for suffering Christians in Jerusalem. Paul says he should not even need to write to them about the collection,…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 8
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 8 mean? Having addressed the issue of his painful rebuke of the Corinthians and his joy at their repentance, Paul moves to a new topic: the collection of funds for suffering Christians in Jerusalem. The Corinthians had previously agreed to participate in contributing to this…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 7
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 7 mean? The first verse of this chapter—chapter divisions were not part of the original writing—concludes Paul’s teaching from the previous chapter. That discussion was about not being “yoked” or harnessed to unbelievers in binding relationships, especially when it comes to issues of idol worship.…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 6
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 6 mean? Paul is writing to people he cares deeply about. He helped to establish the church in Corinth and led many people there to faith in Christ. Now he seems concerned that some among them who have heard the clear message of the gospel…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 5
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 5 mean? This renowned chapter continues without interruption from the end of chapter 4. Scripture was originally written without chapter or verse divisions, so Paul’s thoughts flow without pause from the earlier text. This passage begins with Paul’s honest description of the experience of life…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 4
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 4 mean? Against criticism and questioning, Paul continues to defend his legitimacy as an apostle of Jesus. The context here is the great suffering experienced by Paul and his co-workers, as they spread the gospel of Jesus. As he writes, Paul reveals his great confidence…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 3
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 3 mean? Eager for the Corinthians to understand that he is not promoting himself, Paul wants them to look at themselves to validate his role as an apostle of Jesus. Their own lives should serve as all the evidence they need that Paul delivered not…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 2
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 2 mean? In this chapter, Paul explains the reason he delayed his return to Corinth from Macedonia. His first visit had ended painfully. An influential man in Corinth had apparently challenged Paul, perhaps about his authority over the church as a true apostle of Jesus.…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 1
What does 2nd Corinthians Chapter 1 mean? Second Corinthians is Paul’s second biblical letter to the church he helped to establish in the Greek city of Corinth. Much has happened between him and the Corinthians since he wrote 1 Corinthians from the city of Ephesus about a year earlier. He…
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A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of 2nd Corinthians, (ESV) with Irv Risch
Survey of 2 Corinthians Book Type: The New Testament’s third Pauline Epistle; the eighth book of the New Testament; the forty-seventh book of the Bible. Author: Paul, along with Timothy, as noted in 2 Corinthians 1:1. Timothy may have been serving as Paul’s amanuensis, writing down words in a manner similar to that of…
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