2 Corinthians 13:1  "This will be the third time I am coming to you..." In the last chapter, he mentions that this is the third time he was ready to come to them.  The wording into English makes it seem like it was the third time he had gotten ready to go to them, but …

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2 Corinthians 12:1-6  Paul describes an incident where he was given a vision of heaven, but his point of focus will be the infirmity associated with it. 2  "...a man in Christ..." Odd way of telling the tale.  He speaks of another person, but it is obvious he is speaking of himself.  Commentary suggests he …

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2 Corinthians 11:1  "...bear with me in a little folly..." Paul is about to unload some feelings regarding the false apostles and the Corinthians' tolerance of them.  Much of what he will say is tongue-in-cheek, hyperbole, or sarcasm. 2  "...godly jealousy..." All aspects of jealousy are not evil.  The resentment or guard against unfaithfulness in …

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2 Corinthians 10:1  "...in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you" I wonder why the difference in stance between his letter and seeing them in person.  Commentary expressed reasons why he was mentioning it at all, but no help with this.  Perhaps there is timing involved.  He's saying he was …

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2 Corinthians 9:2  "...Achaia was ready a year ago..." Paul does this a good bit in his writing.  He says he knows he doesn't need to remind someone of something, but he does it anyway.  His subtle way of saying, by the way.  Another reference to the fact that they had begun a collection, but …

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2 Corinthians 8:3  "...beyond their ability, they were freely willing" Sacrificial giving.  Giving above what one could normally afford. 4  "imploring...that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints" The saints of Macedonia wanted to have a part in ministering to others.  Reminds me of listening to missionaries.  Hearing …

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2 Corinthians 7:1  "...let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit..." Completion of the thought from previous chapter.  Since God has called us to be holy and sanctified, let us cleanse ourselves through repentance and obedience. 2-4  "Open your hearts to us...filled with comfort...exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation" Paul's relationship …

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