Category: 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 is about how God establishes, anoints, and seals believers with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee and proof of their inheritance in Christ. 21 And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, 22 and who has also put his seal on us and given us…

2 Corinthians 1:8-10 is about how the apostle Paul and those with him faced great hardships and trials in Asia, feeling overwhelmed to the point of despair, but ultimately finding strength and deliverance through their trust in God who rescued them and whom they relied on for their future hope. 8 For we do not…

2 Corinthians 10:18 is about acknowledging that true commendation comes from God, not from comparing ourselves to others or seeking human approval. 18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Setting the Scene for 2 Corinthians 10:18 In 2 Corinthians chapter 10, the…

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 is about warning the Corinthians about false apostles who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness but are actually deceitful agents of Satan, seeking to lead believers astray with their deceptive tactics and false teachings. 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no…

2 Corinthians 11:3-4 is about Paul’s concern that the Corinthians may be led astray by false teachings and deceitful tactics that undermine the truth of Christ, warning them to stay steadfast in their faith and not be swayed by smooth talk and deceptive messages. 3 But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve…

2 Corinthians 12:2 is about Paul boasting of a mystical experience where he was caught up to the third heaven, revealing that divine revelations are beyond human comprehension and understanding. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the…

2 Corinthians 13:10 is about using the power granted by God to build up, not tear down; promoting edification within the Christian community, rather than causing division and destruction. 10 For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come I may not have to be severe in…

2 Corinthians 2:14-15 is about the triumph of spreading the knowledge of Christ, likened to a sweet fragrance that fills the world, and how those who believe in Christ become living testimonies of God’s love and grace. 14 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us…

2 Corinthians 2:5-8 is about the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation within the Christian community, urging believers to reaffirm love and support for those who have repented of their wrongdoings. 5 Now if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but in some measure—not to put it too severely—to all of…

2 Corinthians 3:16-18 is about how as believers turn to the Lord, the veil is removed, allowing them to behold the glory of the Lord and be transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory through the Holy Spirit. 16 But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 17 Now the Lord is…