2 Corinthians 2:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, ”

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Furthermore - But ( δὲ de). This particle is properly adversative; but frequently denotes transition, and serves to introduce something else, whether opposite to what precedes, or simply cont...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) Furthermore, when I came to Troas to [preach] Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, (2) He returns to the confirmation of his apostleship, and brings forth both the testimo...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

This will complete the joyful reconciliation already accomplished. Paul had found himself at Troas, restless and uneasy till he heard the result of his letter to Corinth. Even the great opportunity f...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Furthermore . Now. to. Greek eis. App-104. Troas . See Acts 16:8 . to preach Christ's gospel . for (Cr. eis) the gospel (App-140) of the Messiah. door . See 1 Corinthians 16:9 , of. G...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12. When I had come to Troas By now mentioning what he had been doing in the mean time, in what places he had been, and what route he had pursued in his journeyings, he more and more confirm...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, When I came to Troas - After having written the former epistle, and not having heard what eff...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

When I come to Troas— When I came to Troas, and a door to the gospel of Christ was opened. Knatchbull. How uneasy St. Paul was, and upon what account, see ch. 2 Corinthians 7:5-16 . It was not b...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, Paul expected to meet Titus at Troas to receive the tidings as to the effect of his firs...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) 2:8-13. The Object and Results of the severe Letter The Apostle reminds them that to produce this godly sorrow was the object of the letter he wrote before. He then speaks of one man who has...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Furthermore, when I came to Troas. — The article, perhaps, indicates the Troad as a district, rather than the city, just as it does in the case of Saron. (See Note on Acts 9:35 .) The case of the...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 5 A PASTOR'S HEART. 2 Corinthians 1:23-24 ; 2 Corinthians 2:1-4 (R.V) WHEN Paul came to the end of the paragraph in which he defends himself from the charge of levity and untrustwort...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Savor of the Knowledge of Christ 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 ; 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Paul, in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 , imagines himself as part of his Master's procession passing through the world...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

What a remarkable light is thrown on his first letter by his declaration that he wrote it "out of much affliction and anguish of heart," and "with many tears." Referring thus to his first letter, Pau...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. (2) For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? (3) An...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Furthermore, when I came to Troas ,.... The apostle proceeds, in this latter part of the chapter, to take notice of and remove the charge of ostentation and insincerity in preaching the Gospel, and...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, Ver. 12. A door was opened ] An opportunity offered. Where the master sets up a light, th...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Furthermore That ye may know my great concern for you; when I came to Troas After the riot excited by Demetrius. He seems to refer to that passage from Asia to Macedonia, of which a short account...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

These first few verses are a continuation of chapter 1. Paul had purposed that he would not come to the Corinthians "in heaviness," and for this reason delayed his visit. For his First Epistle was su...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Effects of the Christian Ministry. A. D. 57. 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This Troas was either the city, or the whole country, called Troy or Ilium, or the lesser Phrygia. We read of Paul's going thither by sea from Philippi, Acts 20:6 , and of his having been there,...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and when a door was opened to me in the Lord, I had no relief for my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother, but taking my leave of them,...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 2:12 . Troas .— Acts 20:1-6 . Note, “ for the Gospel ,” literally exact. Door .—Cf. 1 Corinthians 16:9 , and material there. 2 Corinthians 2:13 .—See Homily, “C...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:1 . But I determined that I would not come again to you in heaviness; but rather wait till the late scandal should subside. The offender, a man no doubt much known in the city, had...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Furthermore, when I came to Troas. The effect of the gospel ministry I. The work which the minister undertakes. I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel”; “God maketh manifest the savour of Hi...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Continuation of his reasons for not coming to them direct from Ephesus ( 2 Corinthians 2:1-47 ). Their treatment of the incestuous offender ( 2 Corinthians 2:5-47 ). His thankfulness...
2 Corinthians 2:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's Gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 16:9 ; Acts 14:27 ; Acts 16:8 ; Acts 20:1-6 ; Acts 20:8 ; Colossians 4:3 ; Revelation 3:7 ; Revelation 3:8
2 Corinthians 2:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Now when I came to Troas — It seems, in that passage from Asia to Macedonia, of which a short account is given, Acts 20:1-2 . Even though a door was opened to me — That is, there was free liberty...

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 2:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 2:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes