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Change in Paul’s travel plans (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1#h=6:0-9:0"><strong>1:12-24</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul describes his conduct toward the Corinthians (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1#h=6:0-7:0">1:12-14</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul defends himself against the accusation of being unreliable (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1#h=7:0-9:0">1:15-24</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>2. Paul’s concern for the welfare of the Christians in Corinth (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2#h=9:0-12:0"><strong>2:1-13</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul’s intention to bring the Corinthians joy (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2#h=9:0-10:0">2:1-4</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">A sinner is forgiven and taken back into the congregation (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2#h=10:0-11:0">2:5-11</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Because he does not find Titus in Troas, Paul feels no relief (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2#h=11:0-12:0">2:12, 13</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>3. The glorious ministry of Paul and his associates (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2#h=12:0-18:0"><strong>2:14–4:6</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">The ministry likened to a triumphal procession (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2#h=12:0-13:0">2:14-17</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Letters of recommendation (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/3#h=13:0-14:0">3:1-3</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">God qualifies Christians to be ministers of the new covenant (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/3#h=14:0-15:0">3:4-6</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">The superior glory of the ministry of the new covenant (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/3#h=15:0-17:0">3:7-18</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">The ministry that brings light through the glorious knowledge of God (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/4#h=17:0-18:0">4:1-6</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>4. As earthen vessels, Paul and his associates endure much (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/4#h=18:0-21:0"><strong>4:7-18</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Having power beyond what is normal makes it possible to endure hardships (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/4#h=18:0-20:0">4:7-15</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Tribulation is temporary, but the glory it produces is everlasting (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/4#h=20:0-21:0">4:16-18</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>5. Paul’s longing for his heavenly reward (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=21:0-23:0"><strong>5:1-10</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Heavenly body will be superior (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=21:0-22:0">5:1-5</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">While still in the flesh, anointed Christians walk by faith, not by sight (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=22:0-23:0">5:6-10</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>6. The ministry of the reconciliation (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=23:0-27:0"><strong>5:11–6:2</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Christians compelled by the love Christ has shown (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=23:0-24:0">5:11-15</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Anointed Christians in union with Christ are a new creation (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=24:0-25:0">5:16-19</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Ambassadors for Christ appeal: “Become reconciled to God” (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/5#h=25:0-26:0">5:20, 21</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Purpose of God’s undeserved kindness not to be missed (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/6#h=26:0-27:0">6:1, 2</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>7. Paul describes his ministry (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/6#h=27:0-29:0"><strong>6:3-13</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">How Christians recommend themselves as God’s ministers (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/6#h=27:0-28:0">6:3-10</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul’s warm feelings for his fellow believers in Corinth (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/6#h=28:0-29:0">6:11-13</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>8. Warning against spiritual uncleanness and idolatry (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/6#h=29:0-31:0"><strong>6:14–7:1</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">“Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers” (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/6#h=29:0-30:0">6:14-18</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Cleansing of every defilement of flesh and spirit (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/7#h=30:0-31:0">7:1</a>)</p></li></ul></li><li class="L2"><p class="s5"><strong>9. Paul’s joy over the Corinthians (</strong><a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/7#h=31:0-35:0"><strong>7:2-16</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><ul><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul is proud of his brothers in Corinth (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/7#h=31:0-32:0">7:2-4</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul comforted by Titus’ presence and his good report (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/7#h=32:0-33:0">7:5-7</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Godly sadness and repentance lead to salvation (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/7#h=33:0-34:118">7:8-13a</a>)</p></li><li class="L3"><p class="s6">Paul’s joy over the good relationship between Titus and the Corinthians (<a class="outlineItem noTooltips" href="/en/wol/b/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/7#h=33:964-35:0">7:13b-16</a>)</p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></div> </li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-3" data-section-citation="047002003047002003"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:3</span></h3><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/28" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-29"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">2Co 12:20, 21</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-29" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-29" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-4" data-section-citation="047002004047002004"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:4</span></h3><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/29" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-30"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">2Co 7:8, 9</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-30" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-30" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p54" data-pid="54" class="se"></p> <p id="p55" data-pid="55" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/67/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 2<em>,</em> pp. 1125-1126</a></p> <div id="p56" data-pid="56"><p data-pid="56" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/68/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="56" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/68/0">11/1/1996, p. 11</a></p> </div><p id="p57" data-pid="57" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p20" data-pid="20" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/18/0">it-2 1126;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/18/2"> w96 11/1 11;</a></p> <p id="p21" data-pid="21" class="sx"></p> <p id="p17" data-pid="17" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/15/0">w80 9/1 25;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/15/2"> w77 721;</a><span class="ni"> li 370;</span><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/15/5"> w52 712</a></p> <p id="p18" data-pid="18" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-5" data-section-citation="047002005047002005"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:5</span></h3><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/30" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-31"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">1Co 5:1</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-31" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-31" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-6" data-section-citation="047002006047002006"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:6</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p4" data-pid="4" class="s5"><strong>rebuke:</strong> Or “punishment.” In his first inspired letter to the Corinthians, Paul directed that a man who had unrepentantly practiced sexual immorality be removed from the congregation. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/1/0" data-bid="2-1" class="b">1Co 5:1,</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/1/1" data-bid="2-2" class="b"> 7,</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/1/2" data-bid="2-3" class="b"> 11-13</a>) That discipline had good effects. The congregation was protected from a corrupting influence, and the sinner sincerely repented. The man performed works befitting repentance, so Paul now indicates that the “rebuke given by the majority [was] sufficient” and that the man be welcomed back by the congregation. This is consistent with the ways of Jehovah, who disciplines his people “to the proper degree.”—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/2/0" data-bid="3-1" class="b">Jer 30:11</a>.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/31" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-32"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">1Co 5:5</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-32" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-32" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p18" data-pid="18" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/16/0">w77 693;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/16/2"> w64 689;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/16/3"> w63 411,</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/16/4"> 509;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/16/5"> w62 632</a></p> <p id="p19" data-pid="19" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-7" data-section-citation="047002007047002007"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:7</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p6" data-pid="6" class="s5"><strong>be overwhelmed:</strong> Or “be swallowed up.” The Greek word used here can literally refer to swallowing or devouring something. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/4/0" data-bid="5-1" class="b">Heb 11:29;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/4/1" data-bid="5-2" class="b"> 1Pe 5:8</a>) According to one lexicon, the phrase “be overwhelmed by excessive sadness” means “to be so overcome with grief as to despair . . . to grieve to the point of giving up.”</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/32" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-33"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Lu 15:23, 24</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-33" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-33" class="extract"></div></div></li><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/33" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-34"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Heb 12:12</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-34" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-34" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p57" data-pid="57" class="se"></p> <div id="p58" data-pid="58"><p data-pid="58" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/69/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="58" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/69/0">6/15/2010, p. 13</a></p><p data-pid="58" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/70/0">10/1/1998, pp. 17-18</a></p> </div><p id="p59" data-pid="59" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p21" data-pid="21" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/19/0">w10 6/15 13;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/19/2"> w98 10/1 17-18;</a></p> <p id="p22" data-pid="22" class="sx"></p> <p id="p19" data-pid="19" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/0">w81 9/1 24;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/2"> w77 693;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/4"> w74 466-467;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/7"> g74 11/8 28;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/9"> w69 256;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/10"> w64 689;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/11"> w63 411,</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/12"> 509;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/13"> w62 368,</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/14"> 632;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/15"> w61 306;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/17/16"> w52 142</a></p> <p id="p20" data-pid="20" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-8" data-section-citation="047002008047002008"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:8</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p8" data-pid="8" class="s5"><strong>confirm your love for him:</strong> The Greek word translated “confirm” is a legal term meaning to “validate.” (It is rendered “validated” at <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/6/0" data-bid="7-1" class="b">Ga 3:15</a>.) The Christians in Corinth needed to demonstrate that their love was real, making it clear by their attitude and actions that the repentant man was warmly welcomed back to the congregation. By restoring their good relationship with him, they would “confirm,” or validate, their love for him. They were not to assume that he would automatically sense their love for him. It needed to be demonstrated.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/34" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-35"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Ro 12:10</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-35" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-35" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p59" data-pid="59" class="se"></p> <div id="p60" data-pid="60"><p data-pid="60" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/71/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="60" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/71/0">8/15/2013, p. 20</a></p><p data-pid="60" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/72/0">10/1/1998, p. 17</a></p> </div><div id="p61" data-pid="61"><p data-pid="61" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/73/0"><em>Awake!,</em></a></p><p data-pid="61" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/73/0">12/8/1993, p. 19</a></p> </div><p id="p62" data-pid="62" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p22" data-pid="22" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/20/0">w13 8/15 20;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/20/2"> w98 10/1 17;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/20/4"> g93 12/8 19;</a></p> <p id="p23" data-pid="23" class="sx"></p> <p id="p20" data-pid="20" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/18/0">w81 9/1 24;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/18/2"> w63 509</a></p> <p id="p21" data-pid="21" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-10" data-section-citation="047002010047002010"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:10</span></h3><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p62" data-pid="62" class="se"></p> <p id="p63" data-pid="63" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/74/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 1<em>,</em> p. 788</a></p> <div id="p64" data-pid="64"><p data-pid="64" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/75/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="64" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/75/0">1/15/2006, p. 29</a></p> </div><p id="p65" data-pid="65" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p23" data-pid="23" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/21/0">it-1 788;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/21/2"> w06 1/15 29</a></p> <p id="p24" data-pid="24" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-11" data-section-citation="047002011047002011"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:11</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p10" data-pid="10" class="s5"><strong>overreached by Satan:</strong> Or “outwitted (taken advantage of) by Satan.” By the time Paul wrote 1 Corinthians, Satan had corrupted the congregation in Corinth. The congregation had been too lenient, letting a wicked man carry on his immoral practice without regard for the reproach it brought on God’s name. For this, Paul reproved them. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/8/0" data-bid="9-1" class="b">1Co 5:1-5</a>) But now the man had genuinely repented. If the congregation went to the other extreme and refused to forgive the man, Satan would be overreaching the congregation in another way. The congregation would become harsh and merciless, like Satan himself, greatly discouraging the repentant one.</p> <p id="p11" data-pid="11" class="s5"><strong>we are not ignorant of his designs:</strong> Paul does not just say that “we are <em>aware</em> of his designs.” Rather, he uses a figure of speech called litotes, that is, an understatement made in order to give emphasis by saying that the opposite is not true. (An example of litotes can be found at <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/9/0" data-bid="10-1" class="b">Ac 21:39</a>, where Tarsus is called “no obscure city,” which means an important city.) Accordingly, some translations render this phrase “we are well aware of his schemes” or “we know his wiles all too well,” which conveys similar emphasis.</p> <p id="p12" data-pid="12" class="s5"><strong>designs:</strong> Or “intentions; schemes.” The Greek word <em>noʹe·ma</em> used here is derived from the word <em>nous,</em> meaning “mind.” However, here it refers to Satan’s evil schemes, or what he devises. Satan uses all his crafty thinking to stop Christians from serving God. However, the Gospel accounts expose Satan’s strategies, as do earlier Scriptural accounts, such as the book of Job. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/10/0" data-bid="11-1" class="b">Job 1:7-12;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/10/1" data-bid="11-2" class="b"> Mt 4:3-10;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/10/2" data-bid="11-3" class="b"> Lu 22:31;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/10/3" data-bid="11-4" class="b"> Joh 8:44</a>) Later in this letter, Paul writes that “the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning” and that “Satan himself keeps disguising himself as an angel of light.” (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/11/0" data-bid="12-1" class="b">2Co 11:3,</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/11/1" data-bid="12-2" class="b"> 14</a>) Therefore, Paul could write, <strong>we are not ignorant of his designs.</strong> Some have suggested that Paul here uses a subtle play on words, which could be rendered “we are not unmindful of his mind,” that is, his evil way of thinking.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/35" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-36"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Lu 22:31; 2Ti 2:26</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-36" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-36" class="extract"></div></div></li><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/36" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-37"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Eph 6:11, 12; 1Pe 5:8</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-37" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-37" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p65" data-pid="65" class="se"></p> <p id="p66" data-pid="66" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/76/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 1<em>,</em> p. 788</a></p> <p id="p67" data-pid="67" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/77/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 2<em>,</em> p. 870</a></p> <div id="p68" data-pid="68"><p data-pid="68" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/78/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="68" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/78/0">11/15/2006, p. 27</a></p><p data-pid="68" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/79/0">1/15/2006, p. 29</a></p><p data-pid="68" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/80/0">8/15/2002, pp. 26-28</a></p><p data-pid="68" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/81/0">10/1/1998, p. 18</a></p> </div><p id="p69" data-pid="69" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p24" data-pid="24" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/22/0">it-1 788;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/22/2"> it-2 870;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/22/4"> w06 1/15 29;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/22/6"> w06 11/15 27;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/22/8"> w02 8/15 26-28;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/22/10"> w98 10/1 18;</a></p> <p id="p25" data-pid="25" class="sx"></p> <p id="p21" data-pid="21" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/0">w83 1/15 19;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/2"> w76 467;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/4"> w74 466-467;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/6"> w73 484-485;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/8"> w71 116;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/10"> ad 1452;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/11"> g71 5/22 9-10;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/13"> w63 167;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/19/14"> w54 399</a></p> <p id="p22" data-pid="22" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-12" data-section-citation="047002012047002012"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:12</span></h3><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/37" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-38"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Ac 16:8; 20:6</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-38" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-38" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p69" data-pid="69" class="se"></p> <p id="p70" data-pid="70" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/82/0"><em>Bearing Witness,</em> p. 166</a></p> <div id="p71" data-pid="71"><p data-pid="71" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/83/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="71" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/83/0">11/15/1998, p. 30</a></p> </div><p id="p72" data-pid="72" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p25" data-pid="25" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/23/0">bt 166;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/23/2"> w98 11/15 30</a></p> <p id="p26" data-pid="26" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-13" data-section-citation="047002013047002013"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:13</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p14" data-pid="14" class="s5"><strong>my spirit felt no relief because of not finding Titus:</strong> While in Ephesus, Paul wrote 1 Corinthians. That letter contained much strong counsel. He then sent Titus to Corinth to assist in the collection for the needy brothers in Judea. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/13/0" data-bid="14-1" class="b">2Co 8:1-6</a>) Paul had hoped to meet up later with Titus in Troas, but not finding him there, Paul said: “My spirit felt no relief.” Perhaps Paul was disappointed at being unable to learn from Titus how the Corinthians reacted to his strong letter. Paul openly shared his emotions with the Corinthian Christians, showing how deeply he cared for them. He then “departed for Macedonia,” where Titus met him with good news. To Paul’s great relief and joy, the congregation had reacted favorably to the apostle’s counsel.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/14/0" data-bid="15-1" class="b">2Co 7:5-7</a>; see <a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/0/0">study note on 2Co 7:5</a>.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/38" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-39"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">2Co 7:6, 7; Ga 2:3; Tit 1:4</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-39" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-39" class="extract"></div></div></li><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/39" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-40"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">2Co 7:5</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-40" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-40" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p72" data-pid="72" class="se"></p> <p id="p73" data-pid="73" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/84/0"><em>Bearing Witness,</em> p. 166</a></p> <div id="p74" data-pid="74"><p data-pid="74" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/85/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="74" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/85/0">11/15/1998, p. 30</a></p> </div><p id="p75" data-pid="75" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p26" data-pid="26" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/24/0">bt 166;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/24/2"> w98 11/15 30;</a></p> <p id="p27" data-pid="27" class="sx"></p> <p id="p22" data-pid="22" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/20/0">w62 351</a></p> <p id="p23" data-pid="23" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-14" data-section-citation="047002014047002014"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:14</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p16" data-pid="16" class="s5"><strong>leads us in a triumphal procession:</strong> The Greek word <em>thri·am·beuʹo,</em> meaning “to lead in a triumphal procession,” occurs only two times in the Scriptures, each time in a somewhat different illustrative setting. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/16/0" data-bid="17-1" class="b">2Co 2:14;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/16/1" data-bid="17-2" class="b"> Col 2:15</a>) A Roman triumphal procession was an official parade held to thank the deities and to glorify a victorious general. Triumphal processions were portrayed in sculptures and paintings and on coins. They were also illustrated in literary and theatrical works. A representation of the June 71 C.E. triumph can be seen on the relief panels of the Arch of Titus in Rome. These panels depict Roman soldiers carrying sacred vessels taken from the ruined temple in Jerusalem.</p> <p id="p17" data-pid="17" class="s5"><strong>spreads the fragrance:</strong> Or “makes the fragrance perceptible.” This part of the metaphor is probably drawn from the practice of burning incense along the way of a victory procession, or triumph. Paul likens the spreading of <strong>the knowledge</strong> about God to the spreading of a fragrance.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group media"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Media</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="scalableui item"><div class="clearfix"><a class="galleryItem" href="/en/wol/gallery/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1001072217#chapter=2"><img class="studyItemMedia" src="/en/wol/gallery/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1001072217/thumbnail" data-img-large-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/2024/831" ><span class="caption"><p>Triumphal Procession</p> </span></a></div></li><li class="scalableui item"><div class="clearfix"><a class="galleryItem" href="/en/wol/gallery/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1001072318#chapter=2"><img class="studyItemMedia" src="/en/wol/gallery/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/1001072318/thumbnail" data-img-large-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/2024/994" ><span class="caption"><p>The Arch of Titus in Rome</p> </span></a></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p75" data-pid="75" class="se"></p> <p id="p76" data-pid="76" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/86/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 2<em>,</em> pp. 1128-1129</a></p> <div id="p77" data-pid="77"><p data-pid="77" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/87/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="77" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/87/0">8/1/2010, p. 23</a></p><p data-pid="77" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/88/0">9/1/2005, p. 31</a></p><p data-pid="77" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/89/0">11/15/1990, p. 27</a></p><p data-pid="77" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/90/0">7/15/1990, pp. 10-15</a></p> </div><p id="p78" data-pid="78" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p27" data-pid="27" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/25/0">it-2 1128-1129;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/25/2"> w10 8/1 23;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/25/5"> w05 9/1 31;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/25/7"> w90 7/15 10-15;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/25/9"> w90 11/15 27;</a></p> <p id="p28" data-pid="28" class="sx"></p> <p id="p23" data-pid="23" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/21/0">w80 6/1 27;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/21/2"> ad 1617;</a><span class="ni"> qm 10;</span><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/21/4"> w58 523;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/21/5"> w56 455;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/21/6"> w55 632;</a><span class="ni"> w47 296;</span><span class="ni"> w44 133</span></p> <p id="p24" data-pid="24" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-15" data-section-citation="047002015047002015"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:15</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p19" data-pid="19" class="s5"><strong>a sweet fragrance of Christ:</strong> The Greek word here rendered “sweet fragrance” is <em>eu·o·diʹa.</em> This term is also used at <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/18/0" data-bid="19-1" class="b">Eph 5:2</a> and <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/19/0" data-bid="20-1" class="b">Php 4:18</a>, where, combined with the Greek word <em>o·smeʹ</em> (meaning “odor; smell”), it is rendered “sweet fragrance.” In the <em>Septuagint,</em> these two words are often used to render the Hebrew expression for “a pleasing aroma” in connection with sacrifices to God. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/20/0" data-bid="21-1" class="b">Ge 8:21;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/20/1" data-bid="21-2" class="b"> Ex 29:18</a>) In this verse and the preceding one, Paul talks more about the triumphal procession, comparing its incense to the <strong>sweet fragrance of Christ.</strong> This “fragrance” elicits different reactions, depending on whether a person accepts the Christian message or rejects it.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p78" data-pid="78" class="se"></p> <p id="p79" data-pid="79" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/91/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 2<em>,</em> p. 1128</a></p> <div id="p80" data-pid="80"><p data-pid="80" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/92/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="80" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/92/0">8/1/2010, p. 23</a></p><p data-pid="80" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/93/0">7/15/2008, p. 28</a></p><p data-pid="80" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/94/0">9/1/2005, p. 31</a></p><p data-pid="80" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/95/0">11/15/1990, p. 27</a></p> </div><p id="p81" data-pid="81" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p28" data-pid="28" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/26/0">it-2 1128;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/26/2"> w10 8/1 23;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/26/5"> w08 7/15 28;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/26/7"> w05 9/1 31;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/26/9"> w90 11/15 27;</a></p> <p id="p29" data-pid="29" class="sx"></p> <p id="p24" data-pid="24" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/22/0">w80 6/1 27;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/22/2"> w77 576;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/22/4"> ad 1617;</a><span class="ni"> qm 10;</span><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/22/6"> w58 523;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/22/7"> w55 632;</a><span class="ni"> w47 296;</span><span class="ni"> w44 133</span></p> <p id="p25" data-pid="25" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-16" data-section-citation="047002016047002016"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:16</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p21" data-pid="21" class="s5"><strong>an odor:</strong> Or “a fragrance.” The Greek word <em>o·smeʹ</em> occurs twice in this verse, once in the expression “an odor of death” and once in the expression “a fragrance of life.” The Greek term may refer to a pleasant odor, or scent (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/22/0" data-bid="23-1" class="b">Joh 12:3;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/22/1" data-bid="23-2" class="b"> 2Co 2:14,</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/22/2" data-bid="23-3" class="b"> 16;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/22/3" data-bid="23-4" class="b"> Eph 5:2;</a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/22/4" data-bid="23-5" class="b"> Php 4:18</a>), or to an unpleasant one. At <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/23/0" data-bid="24-1" class="b">Isa 34:3</a> in the <em>Septuagint,</em> it refers to “the stench of . . . carcasses.” Here at <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/24/0" data-bid="25-1" class="b">2Co 2:16</a>, the figurative odor is the same in both occurrences; it represents the message proclaimed by Jesus’ disciples. In a literal triumphal procession, captives would be paraded in front of the crowd and then executed at the end of the procession. To them, the fragrance would be “an odor of death.” In Paul’s illustration, what made this odor pleasant or unpleasant was the reaction of individuals to the message. The message was “a fragrance of life” to those receiving it appreciatively, but it was “an odor of death” to those rejecting it.</p> <p id="p22" data-pid="22" class="s5"><strong>for these things:</strong> That is, for this kind of ministry that Paul has described in the preceding verses. Thus, Paul asks who is adequately qualified to act as a true minister of God and to spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/40" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-41"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">Joh 15:19; 2Co 4:3; 1Pe 2:7, 8</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-41" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-41" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p81" data-pid="81" class="se"></p> <p id="p82" data-pid="82" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/96/0"><em>Insight,</em> Volume 2<em>,</em> p. 1128</a></p> <div id="p83" data-pid="83"><p data-pid="83" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/97/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="83" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/97/0">8/1/2010, p. 23</a></p><p data-pid="83" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/98/0">7/15/2008, p. 28</a></p><p data-pid="83" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/99/0">9/1/2005, p. 31</a></p><p data-pid="83" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/100/0">11/15/1990, p. 27</a></p><p data-pid="83" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/101/0">7/15/1990, pp. 11-12</a></p> </div><p id="p84" data-pid="84" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p29" data-pid="29" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/27/0">it-2 1128;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/27/2"> w10 8/1 23;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/27/5"> w08 7/15 28;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/27/7"> w05 9/1 31;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/27/9"> w90 7/15 11-12;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/27/11"> w90 11/15 27;</a></p> <p id="p30" data-pid="30" class="sx"></p> <p id="p25" data-pid="25" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/23/0">w85 9/1 21-26;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/23/2"> w80 6/1 27;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/23/4"> w77 576;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/23/6"> ad 1617;</a><span class="ni"> qm 10;</span><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/23/8"> w58 523;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/23/9"> w55 632;</a><span class="ni"> w44 133</span></p> <p id="p26" data-pid="26" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="section" data-key="47-2-17" data-section-citation="047002017047002017"><h3 class="title"><span class="scalableui">2 Corinthians 2:17</span></h3><div class="studyNoteGroup"><ul class="content"><li class="item studyNote" data-extract-id=""><span class="scalableui"><p id="p24" data-pid="24" class="s5"><strong>We are, for we are not:</strong> This is in answer to the question found at the end of <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/26/0" data-bid="27-1" class="b">verse 16</a>. Paul is not presumptuous when stating that he and his fellow workers are qualified for such a ministry. Rather, he clearly shows that they speak <strong>as sent from God,</strong> that is, they recognize that they are fully dependent on God in order to be qualified. Also, their ministry is conducted <strong>in all sincerity,</strong> that is, with pure motives.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/27/0" data-bid="28-1" class="b">2Co 3:4-6</a>.</p> <p id="p25" data-pid="25" class="s5"><strong>for we are not peddlers of the word of God:</strong> Or “for we are not commercializing [or, “not making profit from”] God’s message.” In contrast with false teachers, Paul, the apostles, and their associates had good motives when they preached the pure message of God. The Greek verb rendered “to be a peddler” (<em>ka·pe·leuʹo</em>) was initially used to refer to someone engaging in retail business or an innkeeper, but it gradually included the idea of being deceptive and having greedy motives. A Greek word related to the one used here appears in the <em>Septuagint</em> at <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/28/0" data-bid="29-1" class="b">Isa 1:22</a> in the phrase “your <em>wine merchants</em> [<em>“taverners”</em>] mix the wine with water.” In the Greco-Roman world, wine was generally diluted with water before consumption. In order to make more money, some would increase the amount of water used to dilute the wine. Some scholars have therefore suggested that Paul was alluding to such dishonest wine dealers. The same metaphor was used in Greek literature to describe the activity of itinerant philosophers who peddled their teaching for money. When Paul spoke about <strong>many men</strong> who were “peddlers” of God’s word, he apparently had in mind false ministers who added human philosophies, traditions, and false religious ideas to Jehovah’s Word. As a result, they figuratively watered down God’s word, spoiling its fragrance and taste and weakening its power to impart joy.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/29/0" data-bid="30-1" class="b">Ps 104:15</a>; see <a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1001070751/1/0">study note on 2Co 4:2</a>.</p> </span></li></ul></div><div class="group marginal"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Marginal References</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item collapsible marginal marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/41" data-extract-id="verseMarginal-42"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="scalableui">+</span></span><span class="icon"></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">2Co 4:2</span></span></div><div class="content"><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-42" class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div><div data-extract-target-id="verseMarginal-42" class="extract"></div></div></li></ul></div><div class="group index collapsible collapsed"><div class="header"><span class="marker"><span class="icon"></span></span><span class="icon"></span><h4 class="title"><span class="scalableui">Indexes</span></h4></div><ul class="content"><li class="item ref-rsg" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Research Guide</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p84" data-pid="84" class="se"></p> <div id="p85" data-pid="85"><p data-pid="85" class="su"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/102/0"><em>The Watchtower,</em></a></p><p data-pid="85" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/102/0">12/1/1992, pp. 26-29</a></p><p data-pid="85" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/103/0">7/15/1990, pp. 12-13</a></p><p data-pid="85" class="sk"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1204437/104/0">10/15/1987, p. 19</a></p> </div><p id="p86" data-pid="86" class="se"></p> </span></li><li class="item ref-dx" data-extract-id=""><div class="subtitle">Publications Index</div><span class="scalableui"><p id="p30" data-pid="30" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/28/0">w92 12/1 26-29;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/28/2"> w90 7/15 12-13;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200270047/28/4"> w87 10/15 19;</a></p> <p id="p31" data-pid="31" class="sx"></p> <p id="p26" data-pid="26" class="sx"><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/24/0">w85 9/1 22;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/24/2"> km 3/84 4;</a><span class="ni"> is 171;</span><span class="ni"> qm 10;</span><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/24/6"> w64 336;</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/24/7"> w58 523;</a><span class="ni"> qm55 10;</span><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/24/9"> w53 709,</a><a href="/en/wol/pc/r1/lp-e/1200020047/24/10"> 731;</a><span class="ni"> w48 53;</span><span class="ni"> w44 133</span></p> <p id="p27" data-pid="27" class="sx"></p> </span></li></ul></div></div> </div> <div id="studyParallel" class="studyPane tabContent"> <div class="section"> <h3 class="title">Parallel Translations</h3> <div class="helpText">Click a verse number to display parallel Bible verses.</div> <div class="parallel"> <div class="loading hidden"><span class="icon"></span></div> <div class="extract"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="studyMarginals" class="studyPane tabContent"> <div class="section marginalsGeneral"><h3 class="title"><span class="sectionIcon"></span><span class="scalableui">General</span></h3><div class="content categorizedMarginal"><div><div><div class="item collapsible marginalExpander collapsed" data-src="/en/wol/marginalreference/r1/lp-e/nwtsty/47/2/28/1" data-extract-id="categorizedMarginal-29-1"><div class="header"><span class="icon"></span><span class="source"><span class="scalableui">2 Cor. 2:3</span></span><span class="marginal title"><span class="scalableui">2Co 12:20, 21</span></span></div><div 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</header> <p id="p9" data-pid="9" class="sb"><span id="v47-2-1-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28917" class="cl vp"><strong>2</strong> </a>For I have made up my mind not to come to you again in sadness. </span><span id="v47-2-2-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28918" class="vl vp">2 </a>For if I make you sad, who will be there to cheer me up except the one I saddened? </span><span id="v47-2-3-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28919" class="vl vp">3 </a>I wrote what I did, so that when I come I may not be saddened by those over whom I ought to rejoice,<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28" data-bid="29-1" class="b">+</a> because I have confidence that what brings me joy brings all of you the same joy. </span><span id="v47-2-4-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28920" class="vl vx vp">4 </a>For out of much tribulation and anguish of heart I wrote you with many tears, not to sadden you,<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/29" data-bid="30-1" class="b">+</a> but to let you know the depth of love I have for you.</span></p> <p id="p10" data-pid="10" class="sb"><span id="v47-2-5-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28921" class="vl vp">5 </a>Now if anyone has caused sadness,<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/30" data-bid="31-1" class="b">+</a> he has saddened, not me, but all of you to an extent—not to be too harsh in what I say. </span><span id="v47-2-6-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28922" class="vl vx vp study">6 </a>This rebuke given by the majority is sufficient for such a man;<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/31" data-bid="32-1" class="b">+</a> </span><span id="v47-2-7-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28923" class="vl vx vp study">7 </a>now you should instead kindly forgive and comfort him,<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/32" data-bid="33-1" class="b">+</a> so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sadness.<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/33" data-bid="34-1" class="b">+</a> </span><span id="v47-2-8-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28924" class="vl vx vp study">8 </a>I therefore exhort you to confirm your love for him.<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/34" data-bid="35-1" class="b">+</a> </span><span id="v47-2-9-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28925" class="vl vp">9 </a>For this is also why I wrote to you: to determine whether you would give proof of your obedience in all things. </span><span id="v47-2-10-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28926" class="vl vx vp">10 </a>If you forgive anyone for anything, I do also. In fact, whatever I have forgiven (if I have forgiven anything) has been for your sake in Christ’s sight, </span><span id="v47-2-11-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28927" class="vl vx vp study">11 </a>so that we may not be overreached by Satan,<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/35" data-bid="36-1" class="b">+</a> for we are not ignorant of his designs.<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/36" data-bid="37-1" class="b">+</a></span></p> <p id="p11" data-pid="11" class="sb"><span id="v47-2-12-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28928" class="vl vx vp">12 </a>Now when I arrived in Troʹas<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/37" data-bid="38-1" class="b">+</a> to declare the good news about the Christ and a door was opened to me in the Lord, </span><span id="v47-2-13-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28929" class="vl vx vp study">13 </a>my spirit felt no relief because of not finding Titus<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/38" data-bid="39-1" class="b">+</a> my brother. So I said good-bye to them and departed for Mac·e·doʹni·a.<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/39" data-bid="40-1" class="b">+</a></span></p> <p id="p12" data-pid="12" class="sb"><span id="v47-2-14-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28930" class="vl vx vp study">14 </a>But thanks be to God, who always leads us in a triumphal procession in company with the Christ and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him in every place! </span><span id="v47-2-15-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28931" class="vl vx vp study">15 </a>For to God we are a sweet fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; </span><span id="v47-2-16-1" class="v"><a href="/en/wol/dx/r1/lp-e/1001070151/28932" class="vl vx vp study">16 </a>to the latter ones an odor of death leading to death,<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1001070151/40" data-bid="41-1" class="b">+</a> to the former ones a fragrance of life leading to life. 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