2 Corinthians 6:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults,b in labours, in watchings, in fastings; ”

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In stripes - In this verse, Paul proceeds to specifications of what he had been called to endure. In the previous verse, he had spoken of his afflictions in general terms. In this expression, he...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

In stripes, in imprisonments, in (c) tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; (c) In tossing to and fro, finding no place of rest and quietness.
2 Corinthians 6:5 - 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 6:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

tumults. Greek. akatastasia , See Luke 21:9 . Compare Acts 14:5 ; Acts 14:19 ; Acts 16:2 ,; 2Co 17:5. 2Co 18:12. 2Co 19:29. watchings . sleeplessness. Greek. agrupnia. Only here and 2 Cor...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5. In tumults In proportion to the calmness and gentleness of Paul’s disposition was there the greater excellence displayed in his standing undaunted in the face of tumults; and he takes...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - 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 6:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; In stripes, in imprisonments - Of these the history of the Acts of the Apostles gives ample testimony; and there were...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; Stripes ( 2 Corinthians 11:23-24 ; Acts 16:23 ). Imprisonments ( 2 Corinthians 11:23 ). He had been, doub...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - 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 6:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

In stripes... — The list becomes more specific. “Stripes” we have seen at Philippi ( Acts 16:23 ), and 2 Corinthians 11:23-24 show that there were other instances. Of “imprisonment?,” that at Phi...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In stripes ,.... As the Apostle Paul particularly was, who was thrice beaten with rods, and five times scourged by the Jews with the scourge of forty stripes save one. In imprisonments ; under whi...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; Ver. 5. In imprisonment ] Chrysostom saith, he had rather be Paul cast into a prison than Paul rapped up into Para...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In stripes: the apostle, 2 Corinthians 11:23 , tells us he was in stripes above measure; and 2 Corinthians 11:24 , that of the Jews he five times received forty stripes save one: we re...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - 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 6:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The example of Paul in the midst of difficulties:
2 Corinthians 6:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:10 ; 1 Corinthians 7:5 ; 1 Kings 22:27 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:9 ; 1 Timothy 4:10 ; 2 Chronicles 16:10 ; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 ; 2 Corinthians 11:23 ; 2 Corinthians 11:23-25 ; 2...
2 Corinthians 6:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In tumults — The Greek word implies such attacks as a man cannot stand against, but which bear him hither and thither by violence.

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 6:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 6:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 6:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes