2 Corinthians 6:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But in all things approvinga ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, ”

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But in all things - In every respect. In all that we do. In every way, both by words and deeds. How this was done, Paul proceeds to state in the following verses. Approving ourselves as the mi...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But in all [things] (b) approving ourselves as the ministers of God, (4) in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, (b) Declare and indeed show. (4) He first of all reckons up...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:20 to 2 Corinthians 6:10 . Paul proceeds to expound and apply the relationship between himself and his converts based upon this ministry. He acts in Christ's stead when he beseeche...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

approving . commending See 2 Corinthians 3:1 , ministers . Greek. diakonos. App-190. afflictions . tribulations. Greek thlipsis. See 2 Corinthians 1:4 . distresses . Greek. stenochoria....
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4. In much patience. The whole of the enumeration that follows is intended to show, that all the tests by which the Lord is accustomed to try his servants were to be found in Paul, and that...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2025 THE CHARACTER OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTER 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 . In all things approving ourselves at the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distr...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, But in all things approving ourselves - The apostle now proceeds to s...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

In affliction, &c.— Dr. Whitby thinks that the first word Θλιψις, signifies affliction in general; the second, 'Αναγκη, more grievous and unavoidable troubles; and the third, στενοχωρια, such...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, The order of the Greek is, 'In everything, as God's ministers, r...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

I, 2. Paraphrase. 'Now it is as coöperators with God in this work that we exhort you not to make the grace of God fruitless in your life by continuing in sin. (2) For God has told us in Scripture o...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God. — Better, as keeping up the connection with 2 Corinthians 3:1 ; 2 Corinthians 5:12 , as ministers of God commending ourselves. He...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 THE SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (R.V) THE ministry of the Gospel is a ministry of reconciliation; the preacher of the Gospel is primarily an evangelist. He has to proc...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 ; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 On God's side the work of reconciliation is complete. Everything has been done and is in readiness to make forgiveness and j...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The injunction, "We intreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain," harmonizes in method with many others used by Paul. Let your conduct harmonize with your position in grace. With what p...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(3) Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed: (4) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But in all things approving ourselves ,.... It is not sufficient for a minister of the Gospel to avoid everything that might bring any blot or scandal on his ministry; but he should in all things, a...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, Ver. 4. In much patience ] Or tolerance, suffering hardship, as g...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Giving , as far as in us lies, no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed On our account. But in all things Or in every respect; approving ourselves To our Divine Master and his...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The message of reconciliation having been received by the Corinthians, now the Lord's servants, as fellow-workmen in unity, had further entreaty to make of them. Their profession of faith would be te...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ministry of the Apostles. A. D. 57. 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God: ministers of the gospel are in the first place to be considered as the ministers of God; secondarily, as ministers and servants of...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed; but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patient endurance: in afflictions, in necessary...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES This chapter wrongly isolated at both ends by the customary division of the book. Connection quite closely continuous between 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 and 2 Corinthians 6:1 ; as a...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:1 . We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. God's servants are called to take many different positions. They are amba...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:1 . We then as workers together with the Lord, who has by himself purged our sins, and reconciled all things to himself on the cross, and has commissioned us to continue the minist...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Giving no offence . .. that the ministry be not blamed. Ministers cautioned against giving offence To preach and to act so that none shall be offended would indeed be an impossible task; and t...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The methods and conditions of an apostolic ministry ( 2 Corinthians 6:1-47 ). Appeal to the Corinthians to reciprocate his affection and separate themselves from evil ( 2 Corinthians...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The example of Paul in the midst of difficulties:
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:5 ; 1 Corinthians 4:1 ; 1 Corinthians 4:11 ; 1 Corinthians 4:12 ; 1 Corinthians 9:11 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:3-11 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:3 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:...
2 Corinthians 6:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But approving ourselves as the ministers of God — Such as his ministers ought to be. In much patience — Shown, In afflictions, necessities, distresses — All which are general terms. In stripes, imp...

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes