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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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 "Hid" (Greek, Col 3:3) is said of that withdrawn from view altogether.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."
  • 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."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Karl Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "Third in a series of lectionary texts which at first blush appear to consist of insider-trading for homileticians, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 wrestles, in what is just small part, with what is a huge issue for the church..."
  • "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."
  • 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.
  • "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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  • Avram, Wes, "Between Text and Sermon: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18," Interpretation, 2001.
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  • Grieb, A. Katherine, "'The One Who Called You...' Vocation and Leadership in the Pauline Literature," Interpretation, 2005.
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  • Hafemann, Scott, "Paul's Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians," Interpretation, 1998.
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  • Manz, James G., "This Ministry Which We Have: A Timely Essay on 2 Corinthians 4:1-6," Concordia Journal, 1976.
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  • Polhill, John B., "Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4-7," Review & Expositor, 1989.
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  • Sundberg, Walter, "Satan the Enemy," Word & World, 2008.
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• Sermons:
  • "For We Do Not Proclaim Ourselves," Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2009.
  • "Proclaiming the Lord Jesus Christ in Our Time," Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop of Chicago, 1979. 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club.
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