II Corinthians (New Testament Library | NTL)
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Overview
Frank Matera provides a commentary on II Corinthians in the New Testament Library, continuing the exemplary quality of the series. His work here is a close study of the backgrounds and language of the text while also providing important theological insights into the message of Paul for his time and for the contemporary church.
Top Highlights
“In a word, Paul does not simply rebuke and reprimand. Rather, he continues to preach the gospel by showing that the manner in which he exercises his ministry is, in fact, the working out of the gospel that he preaches.” (Page 2)
“Hardness of ‘minds’ (noēmata) has given way to the more serious problem of hardness of ‘heart’ (kardia), and the veil of Moses is now presented as ‘a veil,’ a kind of spiritual blindness that lies over the heart.” (Page 94)
“Within this letter is the most penetrating and extensive discussion of apostolic ministry found in the New Testament.” (Page 2)
“believers have been set free from sin and become slaves of righteousness (Rom 6:18).” (Page 96)
“for they cannot be reconciled to God if they are at enmity with Christ’s ambassador.” (Page 142)
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