2 Corinthians 2:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For we are not as many, which corruptc the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. ”

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For we are not as many - This refers doubtless to the false teachers at Corinth; and to all who mingled human philosophy or tradition with the pure word of truth. Paul’s design in the statement i...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For we are not as many, which (l) corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. (l) We do not handle it craftily and covetously, or less sincer...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - 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 2:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

many. As in 2 Corinthians 2:6 . corrupt . adulterate. Greek kapeleuo. Only here. The word kapelos , which occurs once in the Septuagint, meant as huckster, tavern-keeper, and then the verb ca...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

17. For we are not. He now contrasts himself more openly with the false apostles, and that by way of amplifying, and at the same time, with the view of excluding them from the praise that he...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God - God has made...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Which corrupt the word of God:— Καπηλευοντες, adulterating, is an expressive phrase, alluding to the practice of those who deal in liquors, which they debase for their own greater gain; and it in...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. Not as many ( 2 Corinthians 11:13-18 ; Philippians 2:21 ) -...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - 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 2:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God. — More accurately, We are not as most, as the greater number. There is a ring of sadness in the words. Even then the ways of error were mani...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For we are not as many ,.... The apostle here removes from himself, and other ministers of the Gospel, a character which belonged not to them, but to the false apostles; who are described by their n...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. Ver. 17. Which corrupt the word ] Gr. καπηλευοντες, which huckst...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For we are not as many who corrupt Greek, καπηλευοντες, adulterate, the word of God Like those vintners who mix their wines with baser liquors. Thus Isaiah says, Isaiah 1:22 , (as his words are...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; Lest the false apostles and teachers in this church should slight this exclamation of the apostle s, and the pretended difficulty he made of the ministerial work, the apostle adds these word...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘For we are not as the many, corrupting (or ‘peddling') the word of God, but as of sincerity. But as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.' So, Paul concludes, they should now be able to...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - 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 2:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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

1 John 4:1 ; 1 Timothy 1:19 ; 1 Timothy 1:20 ; 1 Timothy 4:1-3 ; 2 Corinthians 1:12 ; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 ; 2 Corinthians 4:2 ; 2 John 1:7-11 ; 2 Peter 2:1-3 ; 2 Timothy 2:6-18 ; 2 Timo...
2 Corinthians 2:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For we are not as many, who adulterate the word of God — Like those vintners (so the Greek word implies) who mix their wines with baser liquors. But as of sincerity — Without any mixture. But as fr...

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:17 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 2:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes