2 Corinthians 4:13 - 5:1
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV. Chapter 5
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter III, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Not found in Old Latin version of shorter recension.)
- Chapter II, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (115).
- Chapter XXVI, De Spectaculis, Tertullian (c. 197)
- III.2, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- II.6, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
- Chapter XVI, Chapter XL, Chapter XLI, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.11, V.12, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- II.III.6, III.VI.4, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- VI.XIX, VI.LIX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- X.15, XIII.1, XIII.20, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary. Chapter 5.
- From Wesley's Notes. Chapter 5.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 5.
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Dirk G. Lange, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "These verses in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians bring into perspective significant characteristics of a life lived from faith."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- "So We Do Not Lose Heart," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- "What in your life, your community, your congregation is most likely to cause you to 'lose heart?'"
- "Life As Adventure," Melissa Bane Sevier, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Stan Mast, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
- Commentary,
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Preaching
This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "Amidst real hardships and suffering, Paul expresses hope in God's work to redeem and to transform."
- The Politics of 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Aaron Howard, Political Theology, 2012.
- "Let all the prophets, activists, ministers, community leaders, agitators, professors, and others who give our lives daily to the pursuit of justice, often without seeing many tangible results, join with Paul in proclaiming this truth. It’s a hard, lonely road when one is chasing justice, and she hardly ever seems to be in sight."
- "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the
Lectionary," Pentecost 2, William Loader, Murdoch
University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Paul's confidence rests not in the details - they don't bother him - but in the fact of God."
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, Pentecost: Paul the Pastor in 2 Corinthians, David Fredrickson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1991.
- "Living by Faith," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- Commentary,
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Dirk G. Lange, 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).
- Allen, Ronald J.,
"Between Text and Sermon, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18," Interpretation,
1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fredrickson, David, "Pentecost: Paul
the Pastor in 2 Corinthians," Word & World, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hafemann, Scott,
"Paul's Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians," Interpretation,
1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials -
Kolb, Robert, "Homiletical Helps on LW Series B -
Epistles," Concordia Journal, 2006. (Section on this text begins
on p. 227.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Plevnik, Joseph, S.J.,
"The Destination of the Apostle and of the Faithful: Second Corinthians
4:13b-14 and First Thessalonians 4:14," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 2000.
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 - Schenck, Kenneth, "2 Corinthians and the PISTIS
CHRISTOU Debate," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Stegman, Thomas D., S.J., "EPISTEUSA,
DIO ELALESA (2 Corinthians 4:13): Paul's Christological Reading of Psalm
115:1a LXX," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Allen, Ronald J.,
"Between Text and Sermon, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18," Interpretation,
1998.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 5B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," June 7, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
- "Lord of the Valley," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- 2 Corinthians 4:18, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Corinthians 4:16, 18. The Cyber Hymnal.
- "Clothed in These Poor Mortal Bodies," Rev. Craig A. Lantz, based on 2 Cor 4:16-5:4. Tune: SLANE.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Corinthians
