2 Corinthians 1 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

After the introduction (ver. 1, 2) the apostle begins with the narrative of his troubles and God's goodness, which he had met with in Asia, by way of thanksgiving to God (ver. 3-6), and for the edification of the Corinthians, ver. 7-11. Then he attests his and his fellow-labourers' integrity (ver. 12-14), and afterwards vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy, ver. 15-24.

Grateful Acknowledgments. (a. d. 57.)

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