2 Corinthians 1:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But we had the sentenceb of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: ”

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves - Margin, “answer.” The word rendered “sentence” ( ἀπόκριμα apokrima) means properly an answer, judicial response, or sentence; and is here syno...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But we had the sentence of death in (f) ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: (f) I was resolved within myself to die.
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Salutation and Introduction. 2 Corinthians 1:1 f. Timothy, whose approaching visit to Corinth had been announced in 1 Corinthians 4:17 ; 1 Corinthians 16:11 , is now again in Paul's company, a...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sentence . answer. Greek. apokrima. Only here. Compare App-122. The only issue he could see from his troubles wag "death". that . in order that. Greek. hina . not . Greek. me . App-105. tr...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9. Nay more, we had the sentence of death This is as though we should say — “I had already laid my account with dying, or had regarded it as a thing fixed.” He borrows, however, a similitude...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: We had the sentence of death in ourselves - The tribulation was so violent and...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: Referrin...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Introductory Section 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 . Salutation and Thanksgiving After the usual epistolary introduction, St. Paul makes pointed reference to a severe trouble he has lately endured, and g...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

We had the sentence of death in ourselves. — The word translated “sentence” ( apokrima ) does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, nor indeed in the LXX. Literally, it means answer, and was...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 2 FAITH BORN OF DESPAIR. 2 Corinthians 1:8-14 (R.V) PAUL seems to have felt that the thanksgiving with which he opens this letter to the Corinthians was so peculiar as to require expla...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Sharing Comfort in Affliction 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 This was a circular letter, including in its scope all the scattered communities in the district. Grace was the usual salutation of the West...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The second letter to the Corinthians was evidently the outcome of the first. The apostle opened with the usual introduction, laying emphasis on his apostleship by the will of God, coupled with the sa...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(8) For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: (9) But we had...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

TRUST ‘We had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God Which raiseth the dead: Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in Whom we tru...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves ,.... By the sentence of death is meant, not any decree of heaven, or appointment of God that they should die; nor any sentence of condemnation and deat...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: Ver. 9. But we had the sentence ] Gr. Απολριμα, the answer or denunciation...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant As if he had said, We speak thus concerning the sufferings wherewith God is pleased to exercise his people, because we have lately experienced them in...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

It is again with apostolic authority that Paul writes, the will of God, a predominant matter in the epistle. While Paul uses his authority in lowliness, yet he must assert God's authority in writing....
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. A. D. 57. 7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, tha...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves; we verily thought we should have been killed; and so it is expounded by the last words of the former verse, we despaired even of life. And this God...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

God Both Afflicts And Comforts All Who Are His For Their Salvation ( 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 ). The verses that follow lay the foundation of what he will say throughout the letter. At first sight the...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 1:8 .—No certainty as to the “ affliction ” referred to, whether some outward persecution at Ephesus (query at Ephesus at all?) known to his readers (query that of R...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, Paul is very careful to remind the Corinthians of that fact, since some of them had gone the length of denying his apostl...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul and Timothy our brother. It was proper that Timothy should be named, he having been specially sent to Corinth. With all the saints which are in Achaia; in which peninsul...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

And whether we be afflicted … or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. Personal sufferings I. Are often experienced in the rest of enterprises ( 2 Corinthians 11:23...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Address and greeting ( 2 Corinthians 1:1 , 2 Corinthians 1:2 ). Thanksgiving for the comfort sent to him by God, wherein, as in his affliction which rendered it necessary, they sympa...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's recent peril:
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 ; 2 Corinthians 3:5 ; 2 Corinthians 4:13 ; 2 Corinthians 4:14 ; 2 Corinthians 4:7 ; Ezekiel 33:13 ; Ezekiel 37:1-14 ; Hebrews 11:19 ; Jeremiah 17:5-7 ; Jeremiah 9:23 ;...
2 Corinthians 1:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Yea, we had the sentence of death in ourselves — We ourselves expected nothing but death.

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 1:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 1:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 1:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes