II Corinthians: A Commentary

by Matera, Frank J.

• ISBN13: 9780664221171
• ISBN10: 0664221173
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Presbyterian Pub Corp

Summary

This commentary on II Corinthians in the New Testament Library continues the exemplary quality of the series. Frank Matera provides a commentary that 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.The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text.

Author Biography

Frank J. Matera is Professor of New Testament at The Catholic University of America, in Washington D.C. He teaches and writes in areas related to the Synoptic Gospels, the Passion Narratives, New Testament theology, and Pauline studies

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Abbreviations	xi
Bibliography	xiii
Introduction	1	(34)
1 Ministry and Conflict	1	(2)
2 The Argument and Structure of 2 Corinthians	3	(6)
3 The Theology of 2 Corinthians	9	(6)
4 Between 1 and 2 Corinthians	15	(5)
5 Opposition at Corinth	20	(4)
6 One or Many Letters?	24	(11)
COMMENTARY
1:1-11 The Salutation and Benediction	35	(275)
Part 1 1:12-7:16 The Crisis over Paul's Apostolic Integrity	45	(134)
A. 1:12-2:13 Paul's Narration of Recent Events	46	(19)
1. 1:12-14 The Letter's Theme	46	(4)
2. 1:15-22 Paul's Reliability	50	(7)
3. 1:23-2:4 A Change of Plans and a Harsh Letter	57	(3)
4. 2:5-11 Forgiving the Offender	60	(3)
5. 2:12-13 Paul's Anxiety at Troas	63	(2)
B. 2:14-7:4 The Integrity of Paul's Apostolic Ministry	65	(105)
1. 2:14-4:6 The Ministry of a New Covenant	68	(37)
a. 2:14-3:6 Qualified by God	68	(14)
b. 3:7-18 The Ministries of Moses and Paul	82	(15)
c. 4:1-6 Paul's Apostolic Integrity	97	(8)
2. 4:7-5:10 Ministry and Apostolic Suffering	105	(21)
a. 4:7-15 Life and Death in Apostolic Ministry	106	(7)
b. 4:16-18 Present Transformation	113	(3)
c. 5:1-10 Final Transformation	116	(10)
3. 5:11-6:10 A Ministry of Reconciliation	126	(30)
a. 5:11-21 Ambassadors for Christ	127	(18)
b. 6:1-10 Appeal and Defense	145	(11)
4. 6:11-7:4 Paul's Appeal for Reconciliation	156	(14)
C. 7:5-16 Paul's Narration of Recent Events Resumed	170	(9)
Part 2 8:1-9:15 An Appeal to Complete the Collection	179	(34)
A. 8: 1-6 The Grace Given to the Churches of Macedonia	184	(4)
B. 8:7-15 An Appeal to Complete the Collection	188	(6)
C. 8:16-24 A Recommendation for Titus and the Two Brothers	194	(5)
D. 9:1-5 Paul's Purpose in Sending the Delegation	199	(5)
E. 9:6-9 The Relationship between Sowing and Reaping	204	(2)
F. 9:10-15 The Theological Significance of the Collection	206	(7)
Part 3 10:1-13:10 Defense and Warnings in Preparation for Paul's Third Visit	213	(97)
A. 10:1-18 Paul's Integrity and Missionary Assignment	216	(21)
1. 10:1-11 Bold Whether Absent or Present	216	(12)
2. 10:12-18 Paul's Assignment	228	(9)
B. 11:1-12:13 Boasting Foolishly	237	(53)
1. 11:1-4 An Initial Appeal to Bear with Paul	239	(5)
2. 11:5-15 Not Inferior to the Super-Apostles	244	(10)
3. 11:16-21a A Renewed Appeal to Bear with Paul	254	(5)
4. 11:21b-29 Daring to Boast as a Fool	259	(12)
5. 11:30-33 Boasting in Weakness	271	(3)
6. 12:1-10 Boasting in Visions and Revelations	274	(12)
7. 12:11-13 Peroration	286	(4)
C. 12:14-13:10 Preparations for Paul's Third and Final Visit	290	(20)
1. 12:14-21 The Announcement of the Visit	291	(11)
2. 13:1-10 The Need to Prepare for Paul's Visit	302	(8)
13:11-13 The Letter Closing	310	(5)
Index of Ancient Sources	315	(10)
Index of Authors	325	(2)
Index of Subjects	327