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Themes in 2 Corinthians 2

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Themes in 2 Corinthians 2

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2 Corinthians 2:1 (show verse)

But I determined this for my own sake, that I would not come to you in sorrow again.

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2 Corinthians 2:2 (show verse)

For if I cause you sorrow, who then makes me glad but the one whom I made sorrowful?

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2 Corinthians 2:3 (show verse)

This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

Joy » Instances of » Of paul and the corinthians, because the excommunicated member repented
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Give them joy

2 Corinthians 2:4 (show verse)

For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.

Paul » Characteristics of » Love
Solicitude » For the welfare of the church

2 Corinthians 2:5 (show verse)

But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow not to me, but in some degree—in order not to say too much—to all of you.

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2 Corinthians 2:6 (show verse)

Sufficient for such a one is this punishment which was inflicted by the majority,

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:7 (show verse)

so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Comfort » The duty of administering
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:8 (show verse)

Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:9 (show verse)

For to this end also I wrote, so that I might

put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.

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2 Corinthians 2:10 (show verse)

But one whom you forgive anything, I forgive also; for indeed what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ,

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2 Corinthians 2:11 (show verse)

so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Arch deceiver » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Tempts men
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Satanic » Invasion » Wiles
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
Temptation » Satan the chief agent in
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Cunning plans
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil

2 Corinthians 2:12 (show verse)

Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ and when a door was opened for me in the Lord,

Evangelism » What evangelists are
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of Christ
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Seven » Seven things opened » Doors, for service
Troas » Paul visits

2 Corinthians 2:13 (show verse)

I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went on to Macedonia.

Evangelism » What evangelists are
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Macedonia » Revisits
Titus » Paul's affection for
Titus » Paul's love for

2 Corinthians 2:14 (show verse)

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.

Evangelism » What evangelists are
Manifestation » What is made manifest
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the triumph of the gospel
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the triumph of the gospel
Victory/overcoming » God giving victory through jesus Christ
War » Figurative » Armor for » Victory in, is from God
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » From God

2 Corinthians 2:15 (show verse)

For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;

Evangelism » What evangelists are
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
Salvation » Ministers » Are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in those who obtain

2 Corinthians 2:16 (show verse)

to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is adequate for these things?

Evangelism » What evangelists are
Leaders » Responsibility of » Select reading
Ministers » Remuneration of » Responsibility of
Religious » Responsibility of » Select reading
Responsibility » According to privileges » Of ministers, etc
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals

2 Corinthians 2:17 (show verse)

For we are not like many,

peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.

Character » Of saints » Sincere
Character of saints » Sincere
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Ministers should » Hold, in sincerity
Evangelism » What evangelists are
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Declaring the word of God
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of
Scriptures » Wrested
The scriptures » The wicked » Corrupt
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
True religion » Examples of piety » Sincerity a mark of