2 Coríntios 7

David Guzik · Citado em PreceptAustin

2 Coríntios 7

Guzik - Some think that God wants us to endure tribulation with a blank, stoic face—the “stiff upper lip”—but God wants more from us than that. He wants us to super-abound in joy even in all our tribulation. Brian Bell - Pain (tribulation, affliction) is actually our friend! It was designed by God to Warn us something’s wrong(i.e. broken bone; my hand is burning on this stove; etc.). It was designed by God to Instruct us (i.e. spank). Remember the good times? Remember the bad times? Q: Which proved to be the better teacher? Q: Which stories do you use more to teach your children lessons? - “When I used to walk to school…20 miles in the snow…” It was designed by God to Mature us & Drive us back to God! It is only at the cross, where our vertical & horizontal relationships intersect! If you’re having trouble having respect for others(your boss, your wife, your husband, your friend), know that you must 1st have reverence for God! God sends rain on all of our lives! - “He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”(Mt.5:45) On some it is a mist, on some it is sporadic, on others it is El Nino! When it rains you really have 2 choices: 1] Stand there & get soaked & complain. 2] Or, you could be “Singing in the Rain!” (Regret or Repent?) Paul’s joyful heart didn’t come from “lack of problems” but came “in the midst”of them! -- Brian Bell Joy in affliction: 2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. Matthew 5:12 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Romans 5:3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance (see Perseverance); James 1:2; 3 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Confidence (boldness) (3954) parrhesia/parresia from pás = all + rhesis = speech, act of speaking) is literally all speech or speaking all things and thereby conveys the idea of freedom to say all. The basic idea in the word is freedom of speech, when the word flowed freely. It is that attitude of openness that stems from freedom and lack of fear ("shaking" fear - godly, reverential fear is always appropriate) means in essence the freedom to say all. Greeks used parrhesia of those with the right to speak openly in the assembly. Speaking with plainness, openness and confidence (Acts 2:29). Speaking publicly or in the open (Jn 7:13, 11:54, 18:20) and then something done in public (Jn 7:26, Col 2:15-note) It is a deep confidence that shows itself in bold, candid speech, by one being "ready and willing" to make their convictions known in public without fear of repercussions (cp Acts 4:13, 29, 31, 9:31, 28:31 Boasting (2746) kauchesis from kauchaomai = to boast) refers to the act of boasting about something. It expresses the idea of self-congratulation with or without sufficient reason.To boast means to speak of or assert with excessive pride, to express pride in oneself or one’s accomplishments and often suggests ostentation or even exaggeration. In the present context kauchesis denotes the assertion of a claim upon God on the ground of one’s works. 11x in NT- Rom. 3:27; Rom. 15:17; 1 Co. 15:31; 2 Co. 1:12; 2 Co. 7:4; 2 Co. 7:14; 2 Co. 8:24; 2 Co. 11:10; 2 Co. 11:17; 1 Thess. 2:19; Jas. 4:16 Filled (complete) (4137) pleroo means to be filled (passive voice = saints acted on by outside force = "Divine Passive") to the brim (a net, Mt 13:48, a building, Jn 12:3, Acts 2:2+, a city, Acts 5:28+, needs Phil 4:19+), to make complete in every particular, to cause to abound, to furnish or supply liberally, to flood, to diffuse throughout, to pervade, to take possession of and so to ultimately to control. Comfort (3874) paraklesis from parakaléo = beseech <> pará = side of + kaléo = call) refers to calling to one's side or one's aid which can be for the purpose of providing solace, comfort, consolation, exhortation, encouragement. Overflowing (abounding beyond measure or exceedingly) (5248) huperperisseuo from hupér [hyper] = over, super + perisseuo = be over and above, cause to overflow or superabound) means to superabound (even more than "superabound"!) or to abound much more in a comparative sense. The idea is to be in great excess or abundance (Ro 5:20). It is also used figuratively in 2 Corinthians 7:4 where the idea is to be full and running over, to be overflowing or to experience exceedingly. Joy (5479) chara is a feeling of great pleasure, of inner gladness, or of delight. Joy is an emotion evoked by a sense of well-being. It is a deep feeling of happiness and contentment. Joy in the NT is virtually always used to signify a feeling of "happiness" that is based on spiritual realities (independent of what "happens"). Joy is a depth of assurance and confidence that ignites a cheerful heart. It is a cheerful heart that leads to cheerful behavior. Affliction (2347) thlipsis rom thlibo = to crush, press together, squash, hem in, compress, squeeze in turn derived from thláo = to break) originally expressed sheer, physical pressure on a man. Thlipsis is a strong term which does not refer to minor inconveniences, but to real hardships. Medically thlipsis was used of the pulse (pressure). It is a pressing together as of grapes. It conveys the idea of being squeezed or placed under pressure or crushed beneath a weight. When, according to the ancient law of England, those who willfully refused to plead guilty, had heavy weights placed on their breasts, and were pressed and crushed to death, this was literally thlipsis. The iron cage was stenochoria (see below). Thlipsis thus refers not to mild discomfort but to great difficulty. 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side: conflicts without, fears within. KJV 2 Corinthians 7:5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. NET 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way– struggles from the outside, fears from within. BGT 2 Corinthians 7:5 Καὶ γὰρ ἐλθόντων ἡμῶν εἰς Μακεδονίαν οὐδεμίαν ἔσχηκεν ἄνεσιν ἡ σὰρξ ἡμῶν ἀλλ᾽ ἐν παντὶ θλιβόμενοι· ἔξωθεν μάχαι, ἔσωθεν φόβοι. NLT 2 Corinthians 7:5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. ESV 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn-- fighting without and fear within. NIV 2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we came into Macedonia, this body of ours had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn--conflicts on the outside, fears within. YLT 2 Corinthians 7:5 for also we, having come to Macedonia, no relaxation hath our flesh had, but on every side we are in tribulation, without are fightings, within -- fears; ASV 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we were come into Macedonia our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. CSB 2 Corinthians 7:5 In fact, when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears inside. MIT 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came to Macedonia there was no letup on our flesh. Instead, there were those exerting pressure in every direction. There were battles outside, fears inside. NKJ 2 Corinthians 7:5 For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. NRS 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted in every way-- disputes without and fears within. NAB 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted in every way-- external conflicts, internal fears. NJB 2 Corinthians 7:5 Even after we had come to Macedonia, there was no rest for this body of ours. Far from it; we were beset by hardship on all sides, there were quarrels all around us and misgivings within us. GWN 2 Corinthians 7:5 Ever since we arrived in the province of Macedonia, we've had no rest. Instead, we suffer in a number of ways. Outwardly we have conflicts, and inwardly we have fears. BBE 2 Corinthians 7:5 For even when we had come into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; there were fightings outside and fears inside. For even when we came into Macedonia: 2Co 1:16,17 2:13 Ac 20:1 1Co 16:5 our flesh had no rest,: 2Co 4:8-12 11:23-30 Ge 8:9 Isa 33:12 Jer 8:18 45:3 Mt 11:28-30 but we were afflicted on every side: 2Co 4:8 Job 18:11 Jer 6:25 20:10 conflicts without,: De 32:25 1Co 15:31 fears within: 2Co 2:3,9 2Co 11:29 2Co 12:20,21 Ga 4:11,19,20 1Th 3:5 2 Corinthians 7 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So death works in us, but life in you. 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses, 5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in hunger, 6 in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, 7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, 8 by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; regarded as deceivers and yet true; 9 as unknown yet well-known, as dying yet behold, we live; as punished yet not put to death, 10as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 Are they servants of Christ?–I speak as if insane–I more so; in far more labors, in far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, often in danger of death. 24 Five times I received from the Jews thirty-nine lashes. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. 26 I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren; 27 I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. 2 Corinthians 11:28 Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches. 2 Corinthians 12:20-21 For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances; 21 I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity, immorality and sensuality which they have practiced. PAUL PICKS UP AFTER THE "PARENTHESIS" Recall that Paul had mentioned Macedonia in 2Cor 2:13 "I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went on to Macedonia." Recall Macedonia is region north of Achaia where Corinth was located. Therefore after the wonderful parenthesis in 2Co 2:14-7:4 Paul now resumes his narrative from 2Co 2:13, resuming the account of his search for Titus and their eventual "reunion." ESV Study Bible - Paul picks up the narrative from 2Co 2:13. The intervening section has explained his new covenant ministry. Paul Apple entitles 2Co 7:5-7 DIVINE COMFORT RELIEVES INTENSE MINISTRY PRESSURE -- (:5) Inescapable Battleground Pressure – Squeezed on all fronts (:6) Divine Strategic Reinforcement – Divine Comfort in the person of Titus (:7) Encouraging Scouting Report – First Fruits of Genuine Repentance Michael Andrus - Let me set the stage here. While Paul was away from Corinth on a long missionary journey he received reports about the church that concerned him deeply. In fact, he became so troubled that he couldn’t even complete the ministry God had opened a door for him to do in Troas. But what could he do about the situation in Corinth? He had made one return trip himself to Corinth, but it had ended badly, with at least one of the leaders publicly rebuking him and very few supporting him. So he decided to send his friend and colleague, Titus, to go as an emissary to Corinth in his place to try to resolve the situation and bring back a report. Titus did just that, and apparently he was very effective in convincing the believers that Paul was their friend, not their enemy. He was able to report back to the Apostle that the situation was vastly improved. One lesson we can learn from this is that no pastor can do everything. No pastor can connect with everybody or reach everybody. All of us have to know when it’s time to ask another gifted believer, like Titus, to take our place, minister in our behalf, or even be a go-between in a conflict situation.(See his entire sermon - The Deadly Difference Between Regret and Repentance)

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Guzik - When Paul speaks of the coming of Titus, he actually picks up where he left off in 2 Corinthians 2:13. In a sense, 2 Corinthians 2:14 to 7:4 is one long digression—led by God of course and containing some of the richest treasure of the New Testament. (2 Corinthians 7) For (gar) even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, (anesis) - Paul was not on vacation but vocation, an ambassador for God. He was restless because he had not yet met Titus who he had dispatched to Corinth with a "severe letter" he had written to them "with many tears." (2Co 2:4). This description is similar to his statement that he "had no rest for (his) spirit" in 2Co 2:13. Flesh (sarx) refers to his physical flesh, to his whole person. F F Bruce says Paul used Flesh (sarx) here (instead of spirit - pneuma) to express "the weakness of human nature which is so much influenced by external circumstances and internal moods. Paul's failure to find rest in Macedonia surely reflects his initial failure to find Titus and then his thoughts of how the Corinthians would receive his "severe letter?" So at first in Macedonia Paul's hopes were deferred and... Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. -- Proverbs 13:12 But we were (present tense - continually) afflicted (thlibo) on every side - Paul dealt with troubles in every direction - outside conflicts and inner phobias! This verse is like a summary of 2Co in 1:4–10, 2Co 4:7–12 and 2Co 6:3–10. MIT - "There were those exerting pressure in every direction." The nature of the pressing circumstances is not stated, but we recall that Paul had experienced significant affliction in his first tour through Philippi (in Macedonia) (Acts 16:16-40). In 2Co 8:2+ Paul says the churches in Macedonia were embroiled "in a great ordeal of affliction (thlipsis)," and this undoubtedly explains to some degree how Paul "was afflicted on every side." We are reminded from Luke's description in Acts 17:5-14+ that Paul's reception in the region of Macedonia had not exactly been cordial! Conflicts (mache) without, fears (phobos) within - This statement is surely an accurate summary of Paul's entire ministry! Even though blessing and joy abounded, myriad, manifold difficulties continually assailed his heart and mind. Conflicts speaks of quarrels and disputes as described in 2Ti 2:23, Titus 3:9 and James 4:1. The Gospel was good news to those who received it, but those who were not of the elect it was "bad news" for it meant their failure to accept it destined them to eternal separation from God. It follows that the opponents of the Gospel would be aggressive and intractable. Conflicts would be continual (THOUGHT - Are we still surprised when we encounter strong resistance to the Gospel in our families, friends and co-workers? We should expect conflicts without!) Fears speaks of inner emotional turmoil surely related to his concerns over the state of the church at Corinth. In context some of these fears were anxieties over the fact that he had still not made contact with Titus. These fears progressed to depression as he states in the next passage. Wick Broomall - It (affliction) was incessant (no rest), encircling (on every side), external (without), and internal (within). (Wycliffe Bible Commentary - online) Bob

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Guzik - What letter? This probably is not the letter of 1 Corinthians but a letter that Paul wrote in between 1 and 2 Corinthians.. It helps if we remember the sequence of events. Things were going badly among the Christians in Corinth, and in an attempt to get them on track, Paul made a quick, unplanned visit that only seemed to make things worse (the “sorrowful visit” mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:1). After the failure of this visit, Paul decided not to visit Corinth again in person at the time but instead sent Titus to them with a strong letter of rebuke. Paul was very worried about how the Corinthians would receive the letter and whether it would turn them to Jesus or just make them angry. When Titus came back with good news from the Corinthian Christians, Paul was greatly relieved. (2 Corinthians 7) I do not regret (metamellomai) it though I did regret (metamellomai) it - Paul did regret writing a confrontational letter which might not generate the response he hoped to achieve (cf our idiom "second thoughts"). But once he received the news of the effect of the letter on the Corinthians, he did not regret it. Another way to interpret Paul's words I did not regret it is to understand that he could not have dealt effectively with the difficult issues at Corinth without discussing them and speaking openly about their offenses. In other words he did what he absolutely had to do in order to seek a cure so to speak. As

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Guzik says "One can be sorry for their sin without repenting from their sin. Sorrow describes a feeling, but repentance describes a change in both the mind and in the life." MacArthur on made sorrowful - The Corinthians’ remorse was not the sorrow of self-pity, of getting caught, of despair, bitterness, wounded pride, or manipulative remorse. (2 Corinthians Commentary) John

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Guzik - Godly sorrow produces repentance unto salvation: Does this mean we are saved by our repentance? Not exactly. Repentance “is not the ground of our salvation; but it is a part of it and necessary condition of it. Those who repent are saved; the impenitent perish. Repentance is therefore unto salvation.” (Hodge) Repentance must never be thought of as something we must do before we can come back to God. Repentance describes the very act of coming to God. You can’t turn towards God without turning from the things He is against (ED: AND YOU CANNOT DO EITHER IN RELIANCE ON YOUR OWN STRENGTH - See where repentance comes from in Ro 2:4+). “People seem to jump into faith very quickly nowadays. I do not disapprove of that happy leap; but still, I hope my old friend repentance is not dead. I am desperately in love with repentance; it seems to me to be the twin-sister to faith.” (Spurgeon) (2 Corinthians 7) Homer Kent - This repentance is a true change of mind (metanoian) regarding the matters at issue, not just a response of emotion. Unbelievers who are brought to this kind of repentance experience the salvation of God. Sinning Christians, when convicted of their sin and genuinely repentant, will resume the sort of conduct that should characterize their salvation in its present aspect. (A Heart Opened Wide: Studies in 2 Corinthians) But (term of contrast) - This introduces a dramatic contrast, one that ultimately separates all of mankind into two camps. The sorrow (lupe) of the world (kosmos)(present tense - continually) produces (katergazomai) death - The sorrow of the world is another way to describe worldly remorse. Same Greek word (lupe) for sorrow. Diametrically opposed results compared to the sorrow that is according to God! The world (note in context it contrasts with God) is kosmos which in this context describes the world not as a neutral influence but as an "evil force", the inveterate, incorrigible, intractable, intransigent, irrevocable enemy of God and of every believer. Produces is the compound verb (katergazomai) which is intensive and designed to emphasize the inevitability of the outworking of death in the sorrow of the world. Death in context contrasts with salvation. What does death symbolize? Death always pictures separation. When a love one dies, we are separated from them (of course not forever if they are believers!) We often refer to the early stage of the death of a marriage as "separation," which sadly usually progresses to complete separation. And so in separation, at the very least there is brokenness in a relationship or in fellowship in time but worst of all eternal separation from the presence of God's glory (2Th 1:9+) THOUGHT - For believers "death" is at the very least a temporary short-circuiting of fellowship with the Father (cf, 1Jn 1:6-7+), and at the very worst, actual physical death (1Co 11:28-30+, 1Jn. 5:16+)! Beloved brethren, whatever we sow, we will reap, for if we sow to flesh, we reap corruption and if we sow to the Spirit, we reap life! (Gal 6:7-8+) Do not be deceived by the deceitfulness of sin! (Heb 3:13+)! John

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Guzik has an interesting comment on the significance of earnestness in the repentant individual - Repentance means to turn around, and it takes diligence to stay turned around. If one gives up easily, they can never walk in repentance, though they may perform acts of repentance. (2 Corinthians 7) Homer Kent - Earnestness” (spoudēn) refers to the diligence and eagerness with which they now had devoted themselves to dealing with the issues Paul had addressed. (A Heart Opened Wide: Studies in 2 Corinthians) Pastor Jim Bomkamp - Indignation (aganaktesis) - It caused them to have ‘indignation’ towards themselves for having sinned. They were incensed towards themselves for having fallen short of the Lord’s holiness, and thus they determined that they had to honor the Lord and do in their life what brought glory to God. They also developed great ‘indignation’ for the man who had openly defied Paul when he had tried to discipline those who had sinned. Now, the Corinthians had come to the place where they hated every evil way, and felt ‘indignation’ towards any and all who would rebel against the Lord. Rich Cathers - True repentance is truly grieved and upset over its own sin. Sometimes the victory in our lives over certain areas just doesn’t occur until we get to the point where our sin just totally makes us sick. THOUGHT - This "fruit" of repentance, a repugnant attitude toward sin, is eminently pragmatic and begs the honest question -- When you sin, whether hidden (Ps 19:12+) or committed willfully/presumptively (and we all do beloved!)(Ps 19:13+) , the question is this -- Does this cause you to experience godly sorrow to the point that you literally hate and detest and are disgusted by your sin? I did not say "hate yourself," but the sin which you committed. Our sin is not just against our body but supremely is against our heavenly Father and it should cause us deep agonizing pain which births a holy hatred of that which offends the One we have the inestimably precious privilege to call Abba! One is reminded of Joseph in Genesis 39:9 (when tempted by Potiphar's wife enticing him with "when the cat's away, the mice will play!") declaring "How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?" (cf David in Ps 51:4+). Alan Redpath has an interesting thought which needs a "disclaimer" - “I am glad that the Bible allows me to get mad, mad with the devil! To think that he had the audacity to pull me down and make me do that! What indignation, what fury at sin and all the agencies of Satan!” (ED: The "disclaimer" I would add is that we cannot always say "The devil made me do it!" We have a "devilish" depraved flesh in these holy temples (1Co 6:19-20) which has plenty of power to convince us to seek pleasure and disregard the pain/punishment!) C H

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Guzik has an interesting comment on the significance of earnestness in the repentant individual - Repentance means to turn around, and it takes diligence to stay turned around. If one gives up easily, they can never walk in repentance, though they may perform acts of repentance. (2 Corinthians 7) Homer Kent - Earnestness” (spoudēn) refers to the diligence and eagerness with which they now had devoted themselves to dealing with the issues Paul had addressed. (A Heart Opened Wide: Studies in 2 Corinthians) Puritan Thomas Brooks - "Yes, what fear" of God's displeasure, and of doing anything wickedly before the Lord. Penitent souls are of all souls the most trembling souls, the most timorous souls: Proverbs 28:14, "Blessed is the man who fears always." The penitent Christian has still a jealous eye upon his own heart, words, and ways. He is very apt to suspect a snake under every flower, and to fear a snare in every creature-comfort. The burnt child dreads the fire. He who has been once stung hates a snake; he who has been in danger of drowning, trembles at the thoughts of going by water; and he who has once broken his leg, rides and walks with a fear of diligence and vigilance all his life after. I have read of the dove, that she is afraid of every feather that has grown upon a hawk; the very sight of any of the hawk's feathers brings as much terror upon her as if she had seen the hawk herself. Such a native dread is, it seems, implanted in her, that it detests and abhors the very sight of any such feather. In every penitent, God implants such a holy fear, such a filial fear, such a reverential fear, such a fear leading to diligence and vigilance, that the penitent Christian's heart rises, detests and abhors, not only gross sins—but the least motions, inclinations, and temptations to sin. Those who have paid dear for past guilt—have known what an aching heart, a wounded conscience, and a bleeding soul means. Those who have experienced what the frowns of God, the threatenings of God, and the wrath of God means—will certainly beware of sin, watch and war against it, and fear to fall into it. (A Cabinet of Choice Jewels) David Guzik has an interesting comment on fear - Godly sorrow produces, and repentance shows a fear that we would ever fall into the same sin again. Paul isn’t writing about a fear of God here as much as a fear of sin, and fear of our own weakness toward sin (ED: I THINK THE FEAR OF GOD AND FEAR OF SIN ARE INTERRELATED). (2 Corinthians 7) NUMBER FIVE What longing (epipothesis) - Note this is the same Greek word used in 2Co 7:7+. (epipothesis is only found in the Bible in 2Co 7:7,11), so clearly is related. This yearning could refer to reconciliation of their relationship with Paul as their spiritual father. It could also refer to a strong desire to have their fellowship with their Heavenly Father restored as John describes in 1 John 1:6-7+ writing "If we say that we have fellowship with Him (GOD) and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; ut if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." And finally it would include a holy desire to pursue holiness (Heb 12:14+) and discipline of one's self for godliness (1Ti 4:8+, cf 1Co 9:27+). Rich Cathers - Repentance involves a deep, deep desire to do what’s right. It’s a “lust”, but not for something forbidden, it’s a “lust” for something that’s right. Michael Andrus - Longing. This speaks of their deep, heart-felt desire for the former relationship with Paul to be restored MacArthur Study Bible - longing. This could be translated "yearning," and refers to the desire of the repentant sinner to restore the relationship with the one who was sinned against. P E

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Guzik - The experience of Titus in Corinth and his report from there were sure evidence that the Corinthian Christians had a change of mind. (2 Corinthians 7) John

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Guzik asks "Is Paul being sarcastic here? Probably not. He is probably simply trying to encourage the Corinthians, showing them that he is convinced their repentance was genuine. At the end of this chapter, Paul praises the Corinthian Christians and they seem to be in a place of victory. But in the “sorrowful letter” (mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:1) there was no praise. What was the difference? Their real repentance, reported by Titus and commented on by Paul in this chapter.i. All through this chapter we see how concerned Paul was about his relationship with the Corinthian Christians. This shows that people were just as important to Paul as ministry. He didn’t want to do “ministry” at the expense of his relationships with people. (2 Corinthians 7) John