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Text -- 2 Corinthians 6:5 (NET)

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6:5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in troubles, in sleepless nights, in hunger,
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: 2Co 6:5 - -- In stripes ( en plēgais ). In blows, wounds (Luk 10:30; Luk 12:48; Act 16:23, Act 16:33). Our plague.

In stripes ( en plēgais ).

In blows, wounds (Luk 10:30; Luk 12:48; Act 16:23, Act 16:33). Our plague.

Robertson: 2Co 6:5 - -- In tumults ( en akatastasiais ). See 1Co 14:33). Instabilities, often from politics.

In tumults ( en akatastasiais ).

See 1Co 14:33). Instabilities, often from politics.

Robertson: 2Co 6:5 - -- In watchings ( en agrupniais ). In sleeplessnesses, instances of insomnia. Old word, in N.T. only here and 2Co 11:27. Paul knew all about this.

In watchings ( en agrupniais ).

In sleeplessnesses, instances of insomnia. Old word, in N.T. only here and 2Co 11:27. Paul knew all about this.

Vincent: 2Co 6:5 - -- Imprisonments ( φυλακαῖς ) See on Act 5:21.

Imprisonments ( φυλακαῖς )

See on Act 5:21.

Vincent: 2Co 6:5 - -- Tumults ( ἀκαταστασίαις ) See on Luk 21:9, and compare ἀκατάστατος unstable , Jam 1:8. This is one of the words ...

Tumults ( ἀκαταστασίαις )

See on Luk 21:9, and compare ἀκατάστατος unstable , Jam 1:8. This is one of the words which show the influence of political changes. From the original meaning of unsettledness , it developed, through the complications in Greece and in the East after the death of Alexander, into the sense which it has in Luke - political instability . One of the Greek translators of the Old Testament uses it in the sense of dread or anxious care .

Vincent: 2Co 6:5 - -- Watchings ( ἀγρυπνίαις ) Only here and 2Co 11:27. See on the kindred verb, Mar 13:33. For the historical facts, see Act 16:25; Act ...

Watchings ( ἀγρυπνίαις )

Only here and 2Co 11:27. See on the kindred verb, Mar 13:33. For the historical facts, see Act 16:25; Act 20:7-11, Act 20:31; 2Th 3:8.

Vincent: 2Co 6:5 - -- Fastings ( νηστείαις ) Mostly of voluntary fasting, as Mat 17:21; Act 14:23; but voluntary fasting would be out of place in an enumera...

Fastings ( νηστείαις )

Mostly of voluntary fasting, as Mat 17:21; Act 14:23; but voluntary fasting would be out of place in an enumeration of hardships.

Wesley: 2Co 6:5 - -- The Greek word implies such attacks as a man cannot stand against, but which bear him hither and thither by violence.

The Greek word implies such attacks as a man cannot stand against, but which bear him hither and thither by violence.

JFB: 2Co 6:5 - -- (2Co 11:23-24; Act 16:23).

JFB: 2Co 6:5 - -- (2Co 11:23). He had been, doubtless, elsewhere imprisoned besides at Philippi when he wrote this Epistle.

(2Co 11:23). He had been, doubtless, elsewhere imprisoned besides at Philippi when he wrote this Epistle.

JFB: 2Co 6:5 - -- (Act 13:50; Act 14:5, Act 14:19; Act 16:22; and recently Acts 19:23-41).

(Act 13:50; Act 14:5, Act 14:19; Act 16:22; and recently Acts 19:23-41).

JFB: 2Co 6:5 - -- In the cause of Christ (2Co 11:23; Rom 16:12).

In the cause of Christ (2Co 11:23; Rom 16:12).

JFB: 2Co 6:5 - -- (2Co 11:27). Sleepless nights.

(2Co 11:27). Sleepless nights.

JFB: 2Co 6:5 - -- The context here refers to his trials, rather than devotional exercises (compare 2Co 11:27). Thus "foodlessness" would seem to be the sense (compare 1...

The context here refers to his trials, rather than devotional exercises (compare 2Co 11:27). Thus "foodlessness" would seem to be the sense (compare 1Co 4:11; Phi 4:12). But the usual sense of the Greek is fasts, in the strict sense; and in 2Co 11:27 it is spoken of independently of "hunger and thirst." (Compare Luk 2:37; Act 10:30; Act 14:23). However, Mat 15:32; Mar 8:3, justify the sense, more favored by the context, foodlessness, though a rare use of the word. GAUSSEN remarks "The apostles combine the highest offices with the humblest exterior: as everything in the Church was to be cast in the mould of death and resurrection, the cardinal principle throughout Christianity."

Clarke: 2Co 6:5 - -- In stripes, in imprisonments - Of these the history of the Acts of the Apostles gives ample testimony; and there were doubtless many instances of pe...

In stripes, in imprisonments - Of these the history of the Acts of the Apostles gives ample testimony; and there were doubtless many instances of persecution in various forms which are not on record

Clarke: 2Co 6:5 - -- In tumults - Ακαταστασιαις· Insurrections raised against them because of the Gospel. It is more natural to understand the word thus,...

In tumults - Ακαταστασιαις· Insurrections raised against them because of the Gospel. It is more natural to understand the word thus, than of agitations, or tossings to and fro in consequence of their unsettled state of life; or because of persecution, which obliged them to flee from place to place

Clarke: 2Co 6:5 - -- In labors - Both with our own hands to provide for ourselves the necessaries of life, that we might not be chargeable to others; and in labors to sp...

In labors - Both with our own hands to provide for ourselves the necessaries of life, that we might not be chargeable to others; and in labors to spread the Gospel of God through all countries where his providence opened our way

Clarke: 2Co 6:5 - -- In watchings - Passing many nights without sleep or rest

In watchings - Passing many nights without sleep or rest

Clarke: 2Co 6:5 - -- In fastings - Partly constrained through want of food; and partly voluntary, as a means of obtaining an increase of grace both for ourselves and for...

In fastings - Partly constrained through want of food; and partly voluntary, as a means of obtaining an increase of grace both for ourselves and for the Churches.

Calvin: 2Co 6:5 - -- 5.In tumults In proportion to the calmness and gentleness of Paul’s disposition was there the greater excellence displayed in his standing undaunte...

5.In tumults In proportion to the calmness and gentleness of Paul’s disposition was there the greater excellence displayed in his standing undaunted in the face of tumults; and he takes praise to himself on this account — that while he regarded tumults with abhorrence, he nevertheless encountered them with bravery. 587 Nor does the praise simply consist in his being unmoved by tumults, (this being commonly found among all riotous persons, 588) but in his being thrown into no alarm by tumults that had been stirred up through the fault of others. And, unquestionably, two things are required on the part of ministers of the Gospel — that they should endeavor to the utmost of their power to maintain peace, and yet on the other hand go forward, undaunted, through the midst of commotions, so as not to turn aside from the right course, though heaven and earth should be mingled. 589 Chrysostom, however, prefers to understand ἀκαταστασίαις to mean — frequent expulsions, 590 inasmuch as there afforded him a place of rest. 591 In fastings He does not mean — hunger arising from destitution, but a voluntary exercise of abstinence.

TSK: 2Co 6:5 - -- stripes : 2Co 11:23-25; Deu 25:3; Isa 53:5; Act 16:23 imprisonments : 1Ki 22:27; 2Ch 16:10; Jer 33:1, Jer 37:15, Jer 37:16, Jer 38:6; Mat 14:3, Mat 14...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Co 6:5 - -- In stripes - In this verse, Paul proceeds to specifications of what he had been called to endure. In the previous verse, he had spoken of his a...

In stripes - In this verse, Paul proceeds to specifications of what he had been called to endure. In the previous verse, he had spoken of his afflictions in general terms. In this expression, he refers to the fact that he and his fellow-laborers were scourged in the synagogues and cities as if they had been the worst of people. In 2Co 11:23-25, Paul says that he had been scourged five times by the Jews, and had been thrice beaten with rods. See the notes on that place.

In imprisonments - As at Philippi; Act 16:24 ff. It was no uncommon thing for the early preachers of Christianity to be imprisoned.

In tumults - Margin, "Tossing to and fro."The Greek word ( ἀκαταστασία akatastasia ) denotes properly "instability,"thence disorder, tumult, commotion. Here it means that in the various tumults and commotions which were produced by the preaching of the gospel, Paul endeavored to act as became a minister of God. Such tumults were excited at Corinth Act 18:6; at Philippi Act 16:19-20; at Lystra and Derbe Act 14:19; at Ephesus Acts 19, and in various other places. The idea is, that if the ministers of religion are assailed by a lawless mob, they are to endeavor to show the spirit of Christ there, and to evince all patience, and to do good even in such a scene. Patience and the Christian spirit may often do more good in such scenes than much preaching would do elsewhere.

In labors - Referring probably to the labors of the ministry, and its incessant duties, and perhaps also to the labors which they performed for their own support, as it is well known that Paul and probably also the other apostles, labored often to support themselves.

In watchings - In wakefulness, or lack of sleep. He probably refers to the fact that in these arduous duties, and in his travels, and in anxious cares for the churches, and for the advancement of religion, he was often deprived of his ordinary rest. He refers to this again in 2Co 11:27.

In fastings - Referring probably not only to the somewhat frequent fasts to which he voluntarily submitted as acts of devotion, but also to the fact that in his travels, when abroad and among strangers, he was often destitute of food. To such trials, those who traveled as Paul did, among strangers, and without property, would be often compelled to submit; and such trials, almost without number, the religion which we now enjoy has cost. It at first cost the painful life, the toils, the anxieties, and the sufferings of the Redeemer; and it has been propagated and perpetuated amidst the deep sorrows, the sacrifices, and the tears and blood of those who have contributed to perpetuate it on earth. For such a religion, originated, extended, and preserved in such a manner, we can never express suitable gratitude to God. Such a religion we cannot overestimate in value; and for the extension and perpetuity of such a religion, we also should be willing to practice unwearied self denial.

Poole: 2Co 6:5 - -- In stripes: the apostle, 2Co 11:23 , tells us he was in stripes above measure; and 2Co 11:24 , that of the Jews he five times received forty st...

In stripes: the apostle, 2Co 11:23 , tells us he was in stripes above measure; and 2Co 11:24 , that of the Jews he five times received forty stripes save one: we read of his many stripes, Act 16:23 .

In imprisonments of the imprisonment of him and Silas, Act 16:23 , which was not the only time before the writing of this Epistle, as appeareth by this verse.

In tumults or seditions raised by the Jews and the heathens; we have a record of one at Ephesus, Act 19:21-41 , caused by Demetrius: others, by tumults, here, understand unfixed and uncertain habitations, tossing to and fro, so as they could be quiet in no place; but the former seemeth rather the sense of the word, as Luk 21:9 1Co 14:33 .

In labours he either means labours with his hands, (which Paul was sometimes put to, as Act 18:3 20:34 ), or travels and journeys. The word is a general word, significative of any pains that men take.

In watchings religious watching, 2Co 11:27 .

In fastings as acts of discipline, by which he kept under his body, and brought it into subjection, as he told us, 1Co 9:27 .

Gill: 2Co 6:5 - -- In stripes,.... As the Apostle Paul particularly was, who was thrice beaten with rods, and five times scourged by the Jews with the scourge of forty s...

In stripes,.... As the Apostle Paul particularly was, who was thrice beaten with rods, and five times scourged by the Jews with the scourge of forty stripes save one.

In imprisonments; under which are included bonds, in which they often were for the Gospel of Christ:

in tumults; and uproars of the people, when their lives were frequently in imminent danger: or "in tossings to and fro"; being drove from place to place through the fury of their enemies;

in labours; in a laborious ministry of the word, and administration of ordinances; or by labouring with their own hands to supply their necessities:

in watchings; being obliged to work night and day at their hand labour, and in preaching, praying, and singing psalms; which exercises they were often employed in at midnight:

in fastings; by which are meant not voluntary, but involuntary ones, through want of food to eat.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Co 6:5 Usually κόποις (kopois) has been translated as “labors” or “hard work,” but see Matt 26:10 where...

Geneva Bible: 2Co 6:5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in ( c ) tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; ( c ) In tossing to and fro, finding no place of rest and quie...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 2Co 6:1-18 - --1 That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,3 and by integrity of life,4 and by patient enduring all kinds of aff...

MHCC: 2Co 6:1-10 - --The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace the means of salvation, the offers of the...

Matthew Henry: 2Co 6:1-10 - -- In these verses we have an account of the apostle's general errand and exhortation to all to whom he preached in every place where he came, with the...

Barclay: 2Co 6:3-10 - --In all the chances and changes of life Paul had only one concern--to show himself a sincere and profitable minister of Jesus Christ. Even as he made ...

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 5:11--6:11 - --4. The life of a minister of Christ 5:11-6:10 The section of this epistle that expounds the glor...

Constable: 2Co 6:1-10 - --Paul's example as an ambassador of Christ 6:1-10 6:1 Since God appeals to the unsaved through heralds of the gospel (5:20), the herald is in that sens...

College: 2Co 6:1-18 - --2 CORINTHIANS 6 2. Christ's Message of Reconciliation Delivered (5:16-6:2) (continued) Some commentaries structure a break in Paul's argument at th...

McGarvey: 2Co 6:5 - --in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings [Instead of weakening his ministry by making it blameworthy, Paul had s...

Lapide: 2Co 6:1-18 - --CHAPTER 6 SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER i. He exhorts them not to neglect the proffered grace of reconciliation spoken of at the end of the last chapter....

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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 6 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Co 6:1, That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations, 2Co 6:3, and by integrity of life, 2Co 6:4, and ...

Poole: 2 Corinthians 6 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 6

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 6 (Chapter Introduction) (2Co 6:1-10) The apostle, with others, proved themselves faithful ministers of Christ, by their unblamable life and behaviour. (2Co 6:11-18) By affec...

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 6 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter the apostle gives an account of his general errand to all to whom he preached; with the several arguments and methods he used (2Co ...

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 6 (Chapter Introduction) Ambassador For Christ (2Co_5:20-21; 2Co_6:1-2) A Blizzard Of Troubles (2Co_6:3-10) The Accent Of Love (2Co_6:11-13; 2Co_7:2-4) Get You Out (2Co...

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 ...

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...

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