Paulâs love for Christ was such that he was willing to die to self (see Galatians 2:20). The jealousy of God: the perspective is that of the covenant, described in imagery of love and marriage, as in the prophets; cf. v1 From Paul, an *apostle of Christ Jesus by Godâs choice, and our brother Timothy. After reading the letter, many church members repented and embraced the letter's message. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. â 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 â Since we are those who stand in holy awe of the Lord, we make it our passion to persuade others to turn to him. 2 Corinthians 5:14 ⦠(G) 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.(H). To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your ⦠13 This will be my third visit to you. 4 Love (A)is patient, love is kind, it (B)is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not (C)arrogant. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. The great love of Christ was such that âChrist died for allâ people (2 Corinthians 5:14, NLT). Christ's sacrificial death at Calvary is the greatest demonstration of the love of God for mankind, for God demonstrated His deep love towards us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. In 2nd Corinthians, Paul laid out his defense, refuting and condemning the false teachers. 2 Corinthians 8:7â8 â The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 7 Now as you excel in everythingâin faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for youâso we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. 2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; (NASB: Lockman) Greek: e gar agape tou Christou sunechei emas, krinantas touto, hoti eis huper panton apethanen; ara oi pantes apethanon; (). The love of Christ. 2 Corinthians 12:2 2 Make room for us in your hearts. Love never fails. a. But where there are prophecies,(I) they will cease; where there are tongues,(J) they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will ⦠8 Love never fails. " (5:20). 3 This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy was the joy of you all. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited, American Standard Version Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Contemporary English Version Love is patient and kind, never jealous, boastful, proud, or ⦠1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Reaffirm Your Love. Reasonable. 1 Corinthians 7:6,12,25 2 Corinthians 2 1 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you. Eph 5:21â33) and will present her to him at his second coming. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. It is not ⦠For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: the love. Be mighty and full of courage. The Apostle Paul is the author of 2 Corinthians. 2 Cor 12:14), betroths the community to Christ as his bride (cf. It is shorter in length in comparison to the first and a little confusing if the reader is unaware of the social, religious, and ⦠10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. 2 Corinthians 1:8 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of Godâs family; also in 8:1; 13:11.; 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness; 2 Corinthians 1:19 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas He followed up with a painful visit and then sent them 2 Corinthians, a letter that assured them he forgave and loved them. Who Wrote 2 Corinthians? Soul-satisfying. Paul briefly resumes ⦠(B) 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,(C) it is not easily angered,(D) it keeps no record of wrongs. 3. Dead To Sin Christ's Love Walking In Love Being Devoted to God God's Love For Us Death Of Loved One God Being In Control Gods Love boyfriends 2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 2 Corinthians 5:14. But I determined: Carrying on the thought from chapter one, Paul defends himself against the Corinthian Christians. For the love of Christ constraineth us. He also encouraged the faithful to stay committed to the truth and reaffirmed his deep love for them. 3 I ⦠This principle is--1. 1 Cor 10:22. 2 Corinthians 5:14 14 For the love of Christ d controls us, because we have concluded this: that e one has died for all, therefore all have died; Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. 9 The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 2 Corinthians 6:6 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 6 in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, 2 Corinthians 5:14 â The New International Version (NIV) 14 For Christâs love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me? â 2 Corinthians 5:11 Paul insists that forgiveness must happen in each direction in order to keep them from being tricked by Satan (2 Corinthians 2:5â11). *** Key Verse: "We are Christ's ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to you. Some of the issues that Paul needed to address included: 1: Their need to live godly even in a corrupt culture 2:⦠2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2 Corinthians 8:8,9 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love⦠Song of Solomon 1:4 This letter is to ⦠6 in purity, in (A)knowledge, in (B)patience, in kindness, in the (C)Holy Spirit, in (D)genuine love. In Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he again refers to himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God and reassures the people of Corinth that they will not have another painful visit, but what he has to say is not to cause pain but to reassure them of the love he has for them. NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. 2. Cf. New International Version (NIV). 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. (E) 6 Love does not delight in evil(F) but rejoices with the truth. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 2 But I decided this for my own sake, that I would not come to you in sorrow again. Soul-ennobling. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. 2 Corinthians 5:14, CSB: "For the love of Christ compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: If one died for all, then all died."