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2 Corinthians 13:5-14
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| Historical References, Commentary and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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Let there be self-examination. See whether you are in
Christ." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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Commentary,
2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matt Skinner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
| "Relating this biblical text to
the liturgical context is no easy thing. Because the setting is
Trinity Sunday, many preachers will feel pressure to call on these
verses to prove or explain the doctrine of the Trinity. The results,
almost certainly, will not be pretty." |
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"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." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Just the Last Word,"
"The Grace of
God," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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| Articles & Background:
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"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." |
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| "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." |
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"Pauline Voice and Presence as a Strategic Communication," Richard F.
Ward, Semeia 65: Orality and
Textuality in Early Christian Literature, 1994. |
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| 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.
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| Garland, David,
"Paul's Apostolic Authority: The Power of Christ Sustaining Weakness (2
Corinthians 10-13)," Review and Expositor, 1989.
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| Peterson, Brian K.,
"Conquest, Control, and the Cross: Paul's Self-Portrayal in 2 Corinthians
10-13," Interpretation, 1998.
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| Ward, Richard F.,
"Pauline Voice and Presence as Strategic Communication," Semeia,
1994.
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| Welborn, L.L.,
"The Identification of 2 Corinthians 10-13 with the 'Letter of Tears,'"
Novum Testamentum, 1995.
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Holy Kisses,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net.
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| Hymns and Music:
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Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: 2 Corinthians 13:11, 14. The Cyber Hymnal. |
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"Your Fingerprint,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new,
relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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