2 Corinthians 2:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. ”

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now thanks be unto God ... - There seem to have been several sources of Paul’s joy on this occasion. The principal was, his constant and uniform success in endeavoring to advance the interests of...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the (k) savour of his knowledge by us in every place. (k) He alludes to the anointing of the priests, and...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - 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 2:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

thanks . Greek. charis . App-184. God . App-98. causeth us to triumph . leadeth us in triumph (Greek. thriamheud) , or triumphs over us as in Colossians 2:15 . Only in these two places. Paul...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

14. But thanks be to God Here he again glories in the success of his ministry, and shows that he had been far from idle in the various places he had visited; but that he may do this in no in...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Now, thanks be unto God - His coming dispelled all my fea...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Which causeth us to triumph in Christ,— That is, "In the success of my preaching in my journey to Macedonia, and also in my victory at the same time at Corinth, over the false Apostles, my opposers...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Now - Greek, 'But.' Though we left Troas, disappoin...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - 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 2:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now thanks be unto God. — The apparent abruptness of this burst of thanksgiving is at first somewhat startling. We have to find its source, not in what the Apostle had written or spoken, but in wha...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - 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 2:14 - 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 2:14 - 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 2:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(14) Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. (15) For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in th...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE ‘But thanks be unto God, Which always leadeth us in triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savour of His knowledge in every place.’ 2 Corinthians 2:14 That...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now thanks be unto God ,.... The apostle having mentioned the door that was opened for him at Troas, to preach the Gospel with success, calls to mind the great and manifold appearances of God for hi...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Ver. 14. Now thanks be to God ] Deo gratias was eve...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now thanks be to God, who In Macedonia, as elsewhere; causeth us to triumph Makes our ministry successful against all opposition; in Christ Namely, by the influence of his truth and grace. To t...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - 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 2:14 - 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 2:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ: the translation of the Greek here is not certain; for to translate it word for word, it is: But thanks be to God always, triump...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and is making known through us the fragrance of his knowledge in every place. For we are a sweet fragrance of Christ to God, in those...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - 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 2:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14-16 The Absolute Character and Critical Effects of the Ministry of the Gospel. I. The absolute or real character is seen in what it is to God. The gospel not only displays and e...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - 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 2:14 - 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 2:14 - 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 2:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's Triumph in Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:12-17
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:37 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:9 ; 2 Corinthians 1:11 ; 2 Corinthians 2:15 ; 2 Corinthians 2:16 ; 2 Corinthians 8:16 ; 2 Corinthians 9:15 ; Colossians 1:23 ; Colossians 1:6 ; Ephes...
2 Corinthians 2:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To triumph, implies not only victory, but an open manifestation of it. And as in triumphal processions, especially in the east, incense and perfumes were burned near the conqueror, the apostle beau...

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 2:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes