Description
Book Synopsis"Second Corinthians" is often regarded as the most personal of Paul's letters. In this letter, Paul more than once fiercely counters the attacks of his opponents. He extensively describes both the quality and circumstances of his apostolic existence: the sufferings he endures, the opposition he encounters, and his continual care for the churches.
Trade ReviewThe series . . . is valuable as a corrective to previous modern commentaries that focused exclusively on historical-critical issues.Catholic Books Review
Lambrecht offers a literal translation of the epistle which seeks to preserve the Pauline reasoning and flow of thought.
The Expository Times An excellent commentary.
Vidyajyoti JournalThe series is excellent for those readers who do want to study seriously the text and at the same time be introduced to the theological and pastoral riches of the Word.
Vidyajyoti Journal. . . this commentary is a good basic introduction to 2 Corinthians with a bibliography that is international in its scope.
Society for Old Testament StudyTable of ContentsCONTENTS Editor’s Preface vii
Author’s Preface ix
Abbreviations xi
Introduction
1. Corinth and Paul’s Visits 2
2. Paul’s Corinthian Correspondence 3
3. Christianity in Corinth 4
4. The Events Between 1 and 2 Corinthians 5
5. Paul’s Opponents 6
6. One Integral Letter? 7
7. A Structured Survey of the Letter 9
8. The Theological Significance of the Letter 11
9. General Bibliography 13
Translation, Interpretation, Notes
1. Greeting the Saints and Blessing God (1:1-2 and 1:3-11) 17
I. Paul’s Reliability (1:12–2:13)
2. Paul’s Reliability (1:12–2:13) 25
II. Paul’s Apostleship (2:14–7:4)
3. Paul’s Ministry (2:14–3:6) 37
4. The New Covenant (3:7-18) 49
5. The Minister and His Gospel (4:1-6) 64
6. The Treasure in Clay Jars (4:7-15) 71
7. The Future Destiny (4:16–5:10) 80
8. The Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11-21) 90
9. As Ministers of God (6:1-10) 107
10. Apostolic Appeal and Exhortation (6:11–7:4) 116
III. Titus’s Return (7:5-16)
11. Titus’s Return (7:5-16) 128
IV. The Collection (8:1–9:15)
12. The Collection for Jerusalem (8:1-24) 135
13. The Collection (Continuation) (9:1-15) 144
V. Paul’s Self-Defense (10:1–13:10)
14. Paul’s Defense of His Authority (10:1-11) 152
15. Wrong and Right Commendation (10:12-18) 163
16. Paul, the Corinthians, and the Super-Apostles (11:1-15) 171
17. Paul’s Foolish Boasting (11:16-33) 187
18. More Boasting: Strength in Weakness (12:1-10) 199
19. Self-Defense and Apostolic Concern (12:11-21) 210
20. Stern Announcement and Injunction (13:1-10) 220
21. Final Exhortation, Greetings, and Blessing (13:11-13) 227
Indexes
Scripture Index 231
Index of Authors 240
Index of Names, Subjects, and Terms 244
