2 Corinthians 1:3-11
Summary for 2Cor 1:3-11: 1:3-11 a Paul now breaks into a jubilant thanksgiving. He is glad that, in spite of many troubles that have weighed upon him, he has had special comfort from God (1:4-7 b) and has been rescued from death in the province of Asia (1:8-11 c). 1:3 d our merciful Father: God delights in showing favor to his people and in hearing his children’s cry (Ps 145:18-19 e).Summary for 2Cor 1:4-6: 1:4-6 f One purpose of suffering is to qualify Christ’s servants to enter sympathetically into the experience of others. Paul is not an aloof pastor, remote from the people to whom he ministers.
1:6 g it is for your comfort and salvation! Paul’s sharing in their troubles and offering of encouragement promotes their spiritual well-being.
Summary for 2Cor 1:8-11: 1:8-11 h dear brothers and sisters: Greek adelphoi. This traditional term of affection is used to address members of the same family, both male and female.
• The trouble we went through in the province of Asia is not easy to identify. One suggestion is the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41 i). Another is that Paul was tried in a civil court and faced the prospect of execution in Ephesus (2 Cor 1:9 j; see 1 Cor 15:32 k). Less likely is that he suffered an acute life-threatening illness. Paul was no stranger to mortal danger (2 Cor 1:10 l; see also 4:10-12 m; 6:9 n; 11:23 o), but he was marvelously rescued by divine assistance (1:11 p).
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