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2 Corinthians 4:3-6
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "Ignorance,"
Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit. |
| III.VII.1, IV.XXIX.1, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| Chapter X, On
Patience, Tertullian
(c. 202) |
| Chapter
XLIV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian
(c. 211) |
| V.11, V.17, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 212) |
| Chapter IX, On
Modesty, Tertullian
(c. 217) |
| VI.V, Against
Celsus, Origen (c. 246) |
| XI.14, Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "That being enlightened by God,
we should in the same way give that light to others." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "Ministers are servants to the
souls of men; they must avoid becoming servants to the humours or
the lusts of men." |
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| From Wesley's
Notes.
| "What a sublime and horrible
description of Satan! He is indeed the god of all that believe not,
and works in them with inconceivable energy." |
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| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "hid--rather (in
reference to 2Co
3:13-18), "veiled." "Hid" (Greek, Col
3:3) is said of that withdrawn from view altogether.
"Veiled," of a thing within reach of the eye, but covered
over so as not to be seen. So it was in the case of Moses'
face." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "We have no self-seeking sins
in preaching, but only seek to preach Christ Jesus, the Lord." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary:
Transfiguration," William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Paul plants himself firmly on the
cross side of life; the resurrection is to come (4:13-15). Cruciform
ministry constitutes his self understanding as an apostle and invites us
to see our ministries in the same light." |
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2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Last Epiphany/Transfiguration B:
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Blinded by the Light," David
Busic and Jeren Rowell, Preacher's Magazine, 2006: Listening to the Text,
Engaging the Text, Preaching the Text.
| "Paul’s own bio can help us as well. He was indeed
blinded by the light of Jesus on his way to imprison some followers.
Paul is the classic 'hard case.' If the light of Jesus penetrated his
darkness, it can reach anyone." |
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"The
Treasure of Gospel Ministry," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
| 2
Corinthians 4:3-6, in Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An
Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof.
John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate
context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary
address.
| "(J.A) What is the
balance point between "kurios" and "doulos" (slave),
servant. "Diakonos" = servant, no more differentiation between
servant and slave? Polybius had freedom to move, but not to leave =
"doulos."" |
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| Articles & Background: |
| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Grieb, A. Katherine,
"'The One Who Called You...' Vocation and Leadership in the Pauline
Literature," Interpretation, 2005. |
| Hafemann, Scott,
"Paul's Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians," Interpretation,
1998. |
| Polhill, John B.,
"Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4-7," Review & Expositor,
1989. |
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