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2 Corinthians 2:3

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

2 Corinthians 2:3

Verse 3 of 17

Scripture focus

And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is [the joy] of you all.

2 Corinthians 2:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:3

Theological / Devotional

I was. Literally, “I became,” meaning, “I came [to you].” Much trembling. Paul was conscious of his shortcomings and infirmities (see 2 Cor. 10:1, 10; 11:30; 12:5, 9, 10). He was anxious about the success of his mission to Corinth, for he knew that he had many enemies in the city (see Acts 18:6). However, God had assured him that his work would be successful and that he had nothing to fear (see Acts 18:9, 10). The apostle was concerned, also, lest his work should be marked by merely human characteristics. The true minister of God will ever be conscious of his own limitations and weaknesses. Such an attitude leads him to place greater reliance upon God for strength and wisdom to do His work. “Our greatest strength is realized when we feel and acknowledge our weakness” (5T 70). “Cool complacency is not the mood of the finest preaching” (Robertson).

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