2 Corinthians 6:1-13
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- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
Texts:
- Commandment X.2, Similitude V.3, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- I.1, IV.21, VI.12, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter VII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter XV, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- XIV.20, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "Men do not only need the ministry of the Gospel before they have received grace, in order that they may be partakers of the Gospel, but also after they have received grace they need to continue in it."
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "The gospel, when faithfully preached, and fully received, betters the condition even of the poorest. They save what before they riotously spent, and diligently employ their time to useful purposes. They save and gain by religion, and thus are made rich, both for the world to come and for this, when compared with their sinful, profligate state, before they received the gospel."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "Worldly prudence is the practical use of worldly wisdom: divine prudence is the due exercise of grace, making spiritual understanding go as far as possible."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "It matters not what be the talents of a minister, if there be no confidence in his purity of life his influence will be neutralized. Every one should be anxious that his life hinder not the gospel."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Lois Malcolm,
Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "We tend to forget that Paul wrote these passages in response to some very specific -- and painful -- difficulties he was having with the Corinthian congregation."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Stan Mast, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- Commentary, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Carla Works,
Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "For Paul, failing to love one another is a sign of accepting the grace of God 'in vain.'"
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
-
Commentary,
2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Elisabeth Johnson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "In the ancient world, responsibility for initiating the mending of a ruptured relationship was understood to rest with the injuring party. In political contexts, this work was normally entrusted to an ambassador. Paul sees that in Christ, God completely overturns conventional expectations."
-
"First
Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 4, William
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "We are being dropped into the middle of a complex and intense piece of communication. While some elements can stand alone, it makes sense to appreciate the context."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
"Be
Reconciled to God,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes.
- "The main thrust of this passage concerns ministry and our tendency to respond as a 'stiff-necked people.' Assess how your church responds to the word ministry.
- Commentary, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Lois Malcolm,
Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- King, Michael A., "Storm System,"
The Christian Century, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Miller, Glenn T.,
"Between Text & Sermon: 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:13," Interpretation,
2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - O'Brien, Bill, "Sail On," The
Christian Century, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Polhill, John B.,
"Reconciliation at Corinth: 2 Corinthians 4-7," Review & Expositor,
1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- King, Michael A., "Storm System,"
The Christian Century, 2006.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 7B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," June 14, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Corinthians 6:2, 4, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Corinthians
