2 Corinthians 1 Scofield
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1:4 Who comforteth 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.
“comforteth”
encourages; and so also where "comfort," etc., occurs in following verses.
1:6 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.
“salvation”
(See Scofield "Rom 1:16").
1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
“grace”
Grace (imparted). vs. 2 Cor 4:15; Rom 6:1; 2 Pet 3:18.
1:14 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
“day of”
(See Scofield "1 Cor 1:8").
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Introduction to 2 Corinthians
WRITER: The Apostle Paul
DATE: A.D. 60; probably from Philippi, after the events of Acts 19:23–41; Acts 20:1–13.
THEME: The Epistle discloses the touching state of the great apostle at this time. It was one of physical weakness, weariness, and pain. But his spiritual burdens were greater. These were two kinds--solicitude for the maintenance of the churches in grace as against the law-teachers, and anguish of heart over the distrust felt toward him by Jews and Jewish Christians. The chilling doctrines of the legalizers were accompanied by detraction, and by denial of his apostleship.
It is evident that the really dangerous sect in Corinth was that which said, "and I of Christ" (1 Cor 1:12). They rejected the new revelation through Paul of the doctrines of grace; grounding themselves, probably, on the kingdom teachings of our Lord as "a minister of circumcision" (Rom 15:8); seemingly oblivious that a new dispensation had been introduced by Christ's death. This made necessary a defence of the origin and extent of Paul's apostolic authority.
The Epistle is in three parts:
1. Paul's principles of action, 2 Cor 1:1 to 2 Cor 7:16.
2. The collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem, 2 Co 2 Cor 8:1 to 2 Cor 9:15.
3. Paul's defence of his apostolic authority, 2 Cor 10:1 to 2 Cor 13:14.