2 Corinthians 1:18-22

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter X, On Baptism,  Tertullian (c. 198)
  • Chapter LIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,  Tertullian (c. 211)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Last of all he declares the sum of his doctrine, that is, that all the promises of salvation are sure and ratified in Christ. Christ is set also forth to exhibit and fulfil them most assuredly, and without any doubt."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Nothing can render God's promises more certain: his giving them through Christ, assures us they are his promises; as the wonders God wrought in the life, resurrection, and ascension of his Son, confirm faith."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "For it is God alone that is able to fulfil these promises."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "...unto the glory of God by us--Greek, 'for glory unto God by us' (compare 2Co 4:15), that is, by our ministerial labors; by us His promises, and His unchangeable faithfulness to them, are proclaimed. CONYBEARE takes the 'Amen' to be the Amen at the close of thanksgiving: but then 'by us' would have to mean what it cannot mean here, 'by us and you.'"
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "He gives us our stability so that our gospel is yea, sure and steadfast."
• Contemporary References, Commentary, and Comparative Texts:
  • "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Epiphany 7, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Associated with the anointing is sealing, a legal term, which enhanced the certainty of a document or someone authorised to act on another's behalf."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Jesus, the Fulfillment of God's Promises," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "God's Yes (2 Corinthians 1:20)," Roy A. Harrisville, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1991.
    • "To be a person is to have another, another you did not make, fancy, or construct, but who was there before ever you were, who is or will be while you're still here and after you've gone -- a given, a gift."
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  • Harrisville, Roy A., "God's Yes (2 Corinthians 1:20)," Word & World, 1991.
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  • Hill, Edmund, "Construction of Three Passages from St Paul," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1961.
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  • Welborn, L.L., "Paul's Appeal to the Emotions in 2 Corinthians 1.1-2.13; 7.5-16," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2001.
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  • Wenham, David, "2 Corinthians 1:17,18: Echo of a Dominical Logion," Novum Testamentum, 1986.
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  • "Yes!!!" (Also for Confirmation) Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
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