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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)

1 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.

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2 Corinthians 2:2 (show verse)

For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained?

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2 Corinthians 2:3 (show verse)

And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I had confidence in all of you, 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 I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

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

2 Corinthians 2:5 (show verse)

But if any one has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but in some measurenot to put it too severelyto 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 you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

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

2 Corinthians 2:8 (show verse)

I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him.

Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders

2 Corinthians 2:9 (show verse)

For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in everything.

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2 Corinthians 2:10 (show verse)

Any one whom you forgive, I also forgive. What I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ,

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2 Corinthians 2:11 (show verse)

in order that Satan might gain no advantage over us; 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 to preach 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 still had no rest in my mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took my leave of them and 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 in Christ always leads us in triumph, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

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 the aroma 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 a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. And who is sufficient 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 so many, peddling the word of God; but as men of sincerity, as from God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

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