|
| |
2 Corinthians 13:5-14
 | Reading the Text:
|
| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "The
Person and Character of the Founder," Comparative World
Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "He confirms that which he spoke about
the power of God appearing in his ministry, and he gathers by the mutual relation between
the people's faith and the minister's preaching." |
|
| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "The most desirable thing we can ask of God, for ourselves and our friends,
is to be kept from sin, that we and they may not do evil." |
|
| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "Some translate the words, Jesus Christ is among you; that is, in the
church of Corinth; and understand them of the miraculous gifts and the power of Christ
which attended the censures of the apostle." |
|
| A
Thought for the New Year, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert
Hawker, c. 1800.
| "See to it then, my soul, that every day, and all the day, you have the
love-tokens of each person of the Godhead; for this will make you blessed upon earth, and
blessed to all eternity." |
|
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Where you are free from fault, there is no scope for its exercise: and
this I desire. Far be it from me to use it against the innocent, merely in order to
increase my own power." |
|
| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Let there be self-examination. See whether you are in
Christ." |
|
|
| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
|
"First
Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Trinity, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "Paul has expanded a
traditional farewell to make it match a situation where community and
compassion was largely missing." |
|
|
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
|
"Just the Last Word,"
"The Grace of
God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
|
| Articles & Background:
|
"Witchcraft Accusations
in 2 Corinthians 10 - 13: Paul in Social Science Perspective," Jerome H.
Neyrey, S.J.
| "Although the word "witchcraft" may initially sound
disturbing, the model reveals typical mythological codes of perception,
and allows us to glimpse the inner social dynamics of a group which
employs such language and symbols." |
|
| "The
Fool's Speech and Its Context: Paul's Particular Way of Arguing in 2 Cor
10-13," Jan Lambrecht, Biblica, 2001.
| "Paul’s particular way of arguing in 2
Cor 10–13 is visible in the Fool’s Speech (11,22–12,10) as well as in its
context." |
|
|
"Pauline Voice and Presence as a Strategic Communication," Richard F.
Ward, Semeia 65: Orality and
Textuality in Early Christian Literature, 1994. |
|
| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Bash, Anthony,
"A Psychodynamic Approach to the Interpretation of 2 Corinthians 10-13,"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2001.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Garland, David,
"Paul's Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2
Corinthians 10-13)," Review and Expositor, 1989.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Peterson, Brian K.,
"Conquest, Control, and the Cross: Paul's Self-Portrayal in 2 Corinthians
10-13," Interpretation, 1998.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Ward, Richard F.,
"Pauline Voice and Presence as Strategic Communication," Semeia,
1994.
Image Browse -
PDF |
| Welborn, L.L.,
"The Identification of 2 Corinthians 10-13 with the 'Letter of Tears,'"
Novum Testamentum, 1995.
Image Browse -
PDF |
|
| Sermons: |
| With Children: |
| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
|
Holy Kisses,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net.
Check for printing permissions at right-hand side of destination page |
|
| Hymns and Music:
|
Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
|
Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: 2 Corinthians 13:11, 14. The Cyber Hymnal. |
|
"Your Fingerprint,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new,
relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
|
|
| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index: |
| Study Links and Resources for the Book
of 2 Corinthians |
|
