collapse all  

Text -- 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NET)

Strongs On/Off
Context
4:15 For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.
Parallel   Cross Reference (TSK)   ITL  

Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Dictionary Themes and Topics: Zeal | Suffering | Righteous | REDOUND | God | FAINT | ESCHATOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, VI-X | Corinthians, Second Epistle to the | more
Table of Contents

Word/Phrase Notes
Robertson , Vincent , Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

Word/Phrase Notes
Barnes , Poole , Haydock , Gill

Verse Notes / Footnotes
NET Notes , Geneva Bible

Verse Range Notes
TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College , McGarvey , Lapide

collapse all
Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: 2Co 4:15 - -- Being multiplied through the many ( pleonasasa dia tōn pleionōn ). Late word pleonazō from pleon , more, "making more through the more,"with ...

Being multiplied through the many ( pleonasasa dia tōn pleionōn ).

Late word pleonazō from pleon , more, "making more through the more,"with play on pleon . One can think of Bunyan’ s Grace Abounding .

Vincent: 2Co 4:15 - -- The abundant grace ( ἡ χάρις πλεονάσασα ) Lit., the grace having abounded . Rev., the grace being multiplied ...

The abundant grace ( ἡ χάρις πλεονάσασα )

Lit., the grace having abounded . Rev., the grace being multiplied . Grace is the divine gift of spiritual energy which is shown in the labor, suffering, and triumph of the apostles.

Vincent: 2Co 4:15 - -- Might through the thanksgiving of many redound ( διὰ τῶν πλειόνων τὴν εὐχαριστίαν περισσεύση ) ...

Might through the thanksgiving of many redound ( διὰ τῶν πλειόνων τὴν εὐχαριστίαν περισσεύση )

Numerous arrangements of these words are proposed. Through (διά ) should govern the many , not thanksgiving ; and redound should be transitive, cause to abound , and governing thanksgiving . So Rev., the grace , being multiplied through the many , may cause the thanksgiving to abound . The thought is on the line of 2Co 4:12, that the sufferings and risks of the apostles promote spiritual life in the Church. The grace of God, thus manifest in the apostles, shall be multiplied through the increasing number of those who share it, and shall thus make thanksgiving more abundant for the fruits of this grace as exhibited in the apostles and in the Church.

Redound (A.V.) is from the Latin redundare to surge back . Therefore, primarily, of a fullness or overflow from the setting back of a tide. So Milton:

" The evil, soon

Driven back, redounded as a flood on those

From whom it sprang."

Generally, to abound. From this arises the secondary sense, to conduce , contribute to ; that is, to make the causes mount up , or abound , so as to produce the effect. So Addison: " The care of our national commerce redounds more to the riches and prosperity of the public," etc.

Wesley: 2Co 4:15 - -- Whether adverse or prosperous.

Whether adverse or prosperous.

Wesley: 2Co 4:15 - -- For the profit of all that believe, as well as all that preach.

For the profit of all that believe, as well as all that preach.

Wesley: 2Co 4:15 - -- Which continues you alive both in soul and body.

Which continues you alive both in soul and body.

Wesley: 2Co 4:15 - -- For thanksgiving invites more: abundant grace.

For thanksgiving invites more: abundant grace.

JFB: 2Co 4:15 - -- Confirming his assertion "with you" (2Co 4:14), and "life . . . worketh in you" (2Co 4:12).

Confirming his assertion "with you" (2Co 4:14), and "life . . . worketh in you" (2Co 4:12).

JFB: 2Co 4:15 - -- Whether the afflictions and labors of us ministers (2Co 4:8-11), or your prosperity (2Co 4:12; 1Co 3:21-22; 1Co 4:8-13).

Whether the afflictions and labors of us ministers (2Co 4:8-11), or your prosperity (2Co 4:12; 1Co 3:21-22; 1Co 4:8-13).

JFB: 2Co 4:15 - -- (2Ti 2:10).

JFB: 2Co 4:15 - -- Rather, "That grace (the grace which preserves us in trials and works life in you), being made the greater (multiplied), by means of the greater numbe...

Rather, "That grace (the grace which preserves us in trials and works life in you), being made the greater (multiplied), by means of the greater number (of its recipients), may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God." [CHRYSOSTOM] (2Co 1:11; 2Co 9:11-12). The Greek is susceptible also of this translation, "That grace, being made the greater (multiplied) on account of the thanksgiving of the greater number (for grace already received), may abound (abundantly redound) to," &c. Thus the Greek for "abound" has not to be taken in an active sense, but in its ordinary neuter sense, and so the other Greek words. Thanksgiving invites more abundant grace (2Ch 20:19-22; Psa 18:3; Psa 50:23).

Clarke: 2Co 4:15 - -- For all things are for your sakes - We proclaim all these truths and bear all these sufferings for your sakes, thinking all our sufferings nothing i...

For all things are for your sakes - We proclaim all these truths and bear all these sufferings for your sakes, thinking all our sufferings nothing if we can gain converts to Christ, and build believers up on their most holy faith

Clarke: 2Co 4:15 - -- That the abundant grace - Ἡ χαρις πλεονασασα· The abounding benefit - the copious outpouring of the gifts and graces of the Hol...

That the abundant grace - Ἡ χαρις πλεονασασα· The abounding benefit - the copious outpouring of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, by which you have been favored and enriched, may, through the thanksgiving of many, redound to the glory of God: i.e. that the gratitude of the multitudes which have been converted may keep pace with the blessings which they have received, and περισσευσῃ, abound, as these blessings have abounded.

Calvin: 2Co 4:15 - -- 15.For all things are for your sakes He now associates himself with the Corinthians, not merely in the hope of future blessedness, but also in these ...

15.For all things are for your sakes He now associates himself with the Corinthians, not merely in the hope of future blessedness, but also in these very afflictions, in which they might seem to differ from him most widely, for he lets them know, that, if he is afflicted, it is for their benefit. Hence it follows, that there was good reason why they should transfer part of them to themselves. What Paul states, depends first of all on that secret fellowship, which the members of Christ have with one another, but chiefly on that mutual connection and relationship, which required more especially to be manifested among them. Now this admonition was fraught with great utility to the Corinthians, and brought with it choice consolation. For what consolation there is in this — that while God, sparing our weakness, deals with us more gently, those that are endowed with more distinguished excellence, are afflicted for the common advantage of all! They were also admonished, that, since they could not aid Paul otherwise, they should, at least, help him by their prayers and sympathy.

That the grace which hath abounded That agreement 489 between the members of Christ he now commends on the ground of the fruit that springs from it — its tendency to advance the glory of God. By a metonymy, according to his usual manner, he means, by the term grace, that blessing of deliverance, of which he had made mention previously — that,

while he was weighed down, he was, nevertheless, not in anxiety: while oppressed with poverty, he was not left destitute, etc.,
(2Co 4:8,)

and in fine, that he had a deliverance continually afforded him from every kind of evil 490 This grace, he says, overflows. By this he means, that it was not confined to himself personally, so that he alone enjoys it, but it extends itself farther — namely, to the Corinthians, to whom it was of great advantage. When he makes the overflowing of God’s gift consist in gratitude, tending to the glory of its Author, he admonishes us, that every blessing that God confers upon us perishes through our carelessness, if we are not prompt and active in rendering thanks.

TSK: 2Co 4:15 - -- all : 2Co 1:4-6; Rom 8:28; 1Co 3:21-23; Col 1:24; 2Ti 2:10 the abundant : 2Co 1:11, 2Co 8:19, 2Co 9:11, 2Co 9:12; Psa 50:14, Psa 50:23; Gal 1:24; Eph ...

collapse all
Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Co 4:15 - -- For all things are for your sakes - All these things; these glorious hopes, and truths, and prospects; these self-denials of the apostles, and ...

For all things are for your sakes - All these things; these glorious hopes, and truths, and prospects; these self-denials of the apostles, and these provisions of the plan of mercy.

For your sakes - On your account. They are designed to promote your salvation. They are not primarily for the welfare of those who engage in these toils and self-denials; but the whole arrangement and execution of the plan of salvation, and all the self-denial evinced by those who are engaged in making that plan known, are in order that you might be benefitted. One object of Paul in this statement, doubtless, is, to conciliate their favor, and remove the objections which had been made to him by a faction in the church at Corinth.

That the abundant grace - Grace abounding, or overflowing. The rich mercy of God that should be manifested by these means. It is implied here, that grace would abound by means of these labors and self-denials of the apostles. The grace referred to here is that which would be conferred on them in consequence of these labors.

Through the thanksgiving of many - That many may have occasion of gratitude to God; that by these labors more persons may be led to praise him. It was an object with Paul so to labor that as many as possible might be led to praise God, and have occasion to thank him to all eternity.

Redound to the glory of God - That God may have augmented praise; that his glory in the salvation of people may abound. The sentiment of the passage is, that it would be for the glory of God that as many as possible should be brought to give praise and thanksgivings to him; and that, therefore, Paul endeavored to make as many converts as possible. He denied himself; he welcomed toil; he encountered enemies; he subjected himself to dangers; and he sought by all means possible to bring as many as could be brought to praise God. The word "redound"( περισσεύῃ perisseuē ) here means abound, or be abundant; and the sense is, that the overflowing grace thus evinced in the salvation of many would so abound as to promote the glory of God.

Poole: 2Co 4:15 - -- All things that Christ hath done and suffered, his death, and his resurrection from the dead, and all things that I have done or suffered, all are f...

All things that Christ hath done and suffered, his death, and his resurrection from the dead, and all things that I have done or suffered, all

are for your sakes that the greater benefit it be which you receive from God, the greater praise, honour, and glory might redound to him by

the thanksgiving of many for God can be no otherwise glorified by us, than by the predicating of his mercy and goodness, and the praising of hint for the mercies which we receive from him. The more God doth good unto, the more honour, praise, and glory redoundeth to his name.

Haydock: 2Co 4:15 - -- For all things, that we suffer, are for your sakes, that many may be brought to give thanks, and to praise God for eternity. This encourages us no...

For all things, that we suffer, are for your sakes, that many may be brought to give thanks, and to praise God for eternity. This encourages us not to fail, nor faint in the cause of God, under these momentary and light tribulations, which mark in us above measure, an exceeding and eternal weight of glory. See the Greek text. (Witham)

Gill: 2Co 4:15 - -- For all things are for your sakes;.... This is a very large and comprehensive expression, and reaches to all the things of Christ, as well as of his m...

For all things are for your sakes;.... This is a very large and comprehensive expression, and reaches to all the things of Christ, as well as of his ministers. The incarnation, obedience, death, and resurrection of Christ, are all for the sake of God's elect; and so the ministry of his apostles and servants, their gifts, graces, comforts, and experiences; and so likewise all their reproaches, afflictions, and persecutions; see 2Co 1:6. These were endured for their sakes, and tended to their establishment in the faith; were for the furtherance of the Gospel, and of the faith and joy of saints; and this gave no small pleasure and relief to them under their sufferings, that they were of such use to others. Moreover, all their deliverances, when in any imminent danger; were for the sake of the churches:

that the abundant grace; held forth in their ministrations, manifestly to be seen in supporting them under their troubles, and delivering them out of them:

might through the thanksgiving of many; for such appearances of divine goodness, see 2Co 1:11

redound to the glory of God; which is another thing that yielded them a pleasing satisfaction, in all their distresses for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel.

expand all
Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Co 4:15 Or “to abound.”

Geneva Bible: 2Co 4:15 ( 9 ) For all things [are] for your sakes, ( n ) that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. ( 9 ) He...

expand all
Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 2Co 4:1-18 - --1 He declares how he has used all sincerity and faithful diligence in preaching the gospel,7 and how the troubles and persecutions which he daily endu...

MHCC: 2Co 4:13-18 - --The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an ear...

Matthew Henry: 2Co 4:8-18 - -- In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe, I. How their sufferings, and p...

Barclay: 2Co 4:7-15 - --Paul begins this passage with the thought that it might well be that the privileges which a Christian enjoys might move him to pride. But life is des...

Constable: 2Co 1:12--8:1 - --II. ANSWERS TO INSINUATIONS ABOUT THE SINCERITY OF PAUL'S COMMITMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS AND TO THE MINISTRY 1:12--7:16 ...

Constable: 2Co 3:1--6:11 - --B. Exposition of Paul's view of the ministry 3:1-6:10 The apostle proceeded to explain his view of Chris...

Constable: 2Co 4:7--5:11 - --3. The sufferings and supports of a minister of the gospel 4:7-5:10 Paul proceeded to explain fu...

Constable: 2Co 4:7-15 - --The contrast between the message and the messenger 4:7-15 Paul presented many paradoxical contrasts involved in the sufferings and supports of the Chr...

College: 2Co 4:1-18 - --2 CORINTHIANS 4 C. TENACIOUS DESPITE SHORTCOMINGS (4:1-5:10) 1. Christ Preached Plainly (4:1-6) 4:1 Therefore, since through God's mercy we have th...

McGarvey: 2Co 4:15 - --For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God . [Th...

Lapide: 2Co 4:1-18 - --CHAPTER 4 SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER i. From what was said in the last chapter of the glory and honour belonging to the office of a preacher of the Go...

expand all
Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Second Corinthians From Macedonia a.d. 54 Or 55 By Way of Introduction The Pauline authorship is admitted by all real scholars, though there is ...

JFB: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE following reasons seem to have induced Paul to write this Second Epistle to the Corinthians: (1) That he might explain the reasons for his having ...

JFB: 2 Corinthians (Outline) THE HEADING; PAUL'S CONSOLATIONS IN RECENT TRIALS IN ASIA; HIS SINCERITY TOWARDS THE CORINTHIANS; EXPLANATION OF HIS NOT HAVING VISITED THEM AS HE HA...

TSK: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The most remarkable circumstance in this Epistle, observes Mr. Scott, is the confidence of the Apostle in the goodness of his cause, and in the power ...

TSK: 2 Corinthians 4 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Co 4:1, He declares how he has used all sincerity and faithful diligence in preaching the gospel, 2Co 4:7, and how the troubles and pers...

Poole: 2 Corinthians 4 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 4

MHCC: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The second epistle to the Corinthians probably was written about a year after the first. Its contents are closely connected with those of the former e...

MHCC: 2 Corinthians 4 (Chapter Introduction) (2Co 4:1-7) The apostles laboured with much diligence, sincerity, and faithfulness. (2Co 4:8-12) Their sufferings for the gospel were great, yet with...

Matthew Henry: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians In his former epistle the apostle had signified his i...

Matthew Henry: 2 Corinthians 4 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter we have an account, I. Of the constancy of the apostle and his fellow-labourers in their work. Their constancy in declared (2Co 4:...

Barclay: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS TO THE CORINTHIANS The Greatness Of Corinth A glance at the map will show that Corinth was made for greatness. The south...

Barclay: 2 Corinthians 4 (Chapter Introduction) The Blinded Eye (2Co_4:1-6) Tribulation And Triumph (2Co_4:7-15) The Secret Of Endurance (2Co_4:16-18)

Constable: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background First Corinthians did not dispel the problems in th...

Constable: 2 Corinthians (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-11 A. Salutation 1:1-2 B. Thanksgiving for c...

Constable: 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Book Hou...

Haydock: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE CORINTHIANS. INTRODUCTION. The subject and design of this second Epistle to the Corinthian...

Gill: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS This epistle, according to the subscription at the end of it, was written from Philippi of Macedonia; and though the ...

Gill: 2 Corinthians 4 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS 4 In this chapter, the apostle declares the constancy, sincerity, and integrity of him, and his fellow ministers, in ...

College: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION Studying 2 Corinthians plunges the modern reader back to the real, tumultuous world of early Christianity. The simple ideals of sharing ...

College: 2 Corinthians (Outline) OUTLINE I. OPENING - 1:1-2 II. THANKSGIVING - 1:3-11 A. GOD COMFORTS - 1:3-7 B. GOD DELIVERS - 1:8-11 III. DEFENSE OF INTEGRITY - 1:12...

Advanced Commentary (Dictionaries, Hymns, Arts, Sermon Illustration, Question and Answers, etc)


created in 0.45 seconds
powered by
bible.org - YLSA