An Exposition of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians

by Charles Hodge

Publisher:

A. C. Armstrong and Son

, 1891

Overview

Hodge continues his commentary on Paul’s correspondence with the church in Corinth. In this volume, he addresses Paul's journeys, the new covenant, the resurrection, reconciliation, idolatry, repentance, generosity, and suffering.

Contents

Top Highlights

“As the apostle is speaking of the ground of consolation in the prospect of death, he must be understood to refer, not to what might be expected at an indefinite period after that event, but to its immediate consequence.” (Page 111)

“The great end of Paul’s preaching, therefore, was to bring men to receive and acknowledge Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah and as the supreme Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. This is the only proper end of preaching.” (Page 88)

“This treasure is not the light or inward illumination spoken of in v. 6, but the ministry of the gospel which Paul had received, and of which he had spoken in such exalted terms. It was a ministration of life, of power, and of glory. It revealed the grandest truths. It produced the most astonishing effects. It freed men from the condemnation and power of sin; it transformed them into the image of Christ; it delivered them from the power of the god of this world, and made them partakers of eternal life.” (Pages 91–92)

“He compares himself to a combatant, first hardly pressed, then hemmed in, then pursued, then actually cast down. This was not an occasional experience, but his life was like that of Christ, an uninterrupted succession of indignities and suffering.” (Page 93)

“The figure is that of a combatant sore pressed by his antagonist, but still finding room to turn himself. Perplexed, but not in despair, constantly doubtful what way to take, and yet always finding some way open.” (Page 93)

Product Details

• Title: An Exposition of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians
• Author: Charles Hodge
• Series: Charles Hodge Commentary
• Publisher: A. C. Armstrong and Son
• Print Publication Date: 1891
• Logos Release Date: 2009
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. 2 Corinthians › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:HODGECM68CO2
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-09-06T16:30:25Z

About Charles Hodge

Charles Hodge (1797–1898), an American Presbyterian theologian, was ordained in 1821, and taught at Princeton for almost his whole life. In 1825 he founded the Biblical Repository and Princeton Review, and during 40 years was its editor, and the principal contributor to its pages. He received the degree of D.D. from Rutgers College in 1834, and that of LL.D. from Washington College, Pennsylvania, in 1864. In 1840 Dr. Hodge was transferred to the chair of didactic theology, retaining still, however, the department of New Testament exegesis, the duties of which he continued to discharge until his death.