New Testament scholar George Guthrie offers a substantive yet highly accessible commentary in this addition to the acclaimed BECNT series. He explores all aspects of 2 Corinthians--sociological, historical, and theological--to help readers better understand its meaning and relevance.  
  
In 2 Corinthians, Paul is at his most vulnerable and most deeply reflective on the nature of authentic Christian ministry. Guthrie introduces this Pauline letter with a narrative approach that draws readers into mid-first-century Corinth. He probes the text, at points offering fresh insights into critical passages. Guthrie leads readers through the intricacies of literary structure, word meanings, cultural backdrop, and theological proclamation, providing insights applicable to modern ministry contexts.  
  
As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, extensive research, thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.  
  
"George Guthrie brings his significant skills to the task of interpreting this complex Pauline letter and proves to be a competent and helpful guide. Guthrie strikes the right balance in choosing how much information to impart without overloading the reader. His judgments on the interpretive issues are always fair and insightful, and I especially appreciate the clarity of his writing. Pastors and teachers will find this a very useful volume in preparing messages on 2 Corinthians."  
\--__Clinton E. Arnold__, dean and professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University  
  
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"In this age of unprecedented proliferation of biblical commentary series, it is an outstanding accomplishment for the Baker Exegetical series consistently to have produced what with only rare exceptions have become the best available commentaries on the Greek text of the New Testament book or books treated."  
\--__Craig Blomberg__, Denver Journal

__George H. Guthrie__ (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver. He previously taught at Union University. Guthrie is the author of numerous books and articles, including commentaries on Hebrews and James, and was a translator or consultant on four Bible translation projects. He has also published a number of works designed to equip the church to better understand and apply Scripture.

In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, a respected New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on 2 Corinthians. George Guthrie leads readers through the intricacies of literary structure, word meanings, cultural backdrop, and theological proclamation, offering insights applicable to modern ministry contexts. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text; extensive research; thoughtful, chapter-by-chapter exegesis; and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

A respected New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on 2 Corinthians in the award-winning BECNT series.

Guthrie, George H.

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Series Preface

Author’s Preface

Abbreviations

Transliteration

Introduction to 2 Corinthians

I. The Letter Opening and Prologue (1:1–11)

A. Letter Opening (1:1–2)

B. Prologue (1:3–11)

II. The Integrity of Paul’s Ministry (1:12–7:16)

A. Why Paul Did Not Come Directly to Corinth (1:12–2:13)

B. Paul's Reflections on Authentic Ministry (2:14–7:4)

C. When Titus Arrived in Macedonia: The Happy Result When the Corinthians Respond Well (7:5–16)

III. The Ministry of Giving (8:1–9:15)

A. Paul's Exhortation to Finish the Collection (8:1–15)

B. Titus's Mission (8:16–9:5)

C. Reflections on Resources for Giving and the Results (9:6–15)

IV. Paul Confronts the Malignant Ministry of His Opponents (10:1–13:13)

A. Present or Absent, Paul's Authority Is the Same (10:1–11)

B. Proper and Improper Boasting (10:12–18)

C. Paul Boasts Like a Fool to Stop the False Apostles (11:1–12:13)

D. Preparation for the Third Visit (12:14–13:10)

E. Closing Exhortations, Greetings, and Benediction (13:11–13)

Works Cited

Index of Subjects

Index of Authors

Index of Greek Words

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

Notes

Back Cover

Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series  
  
In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, a respected New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on 2 Corinthians.   
  
George Guthrie leads readers through the intricacies of literary structure, word meanings, cultural backdrop, and theological proclamation, offering insights applicable to modern ministry contexts.  
  
As with all BECNT volumes, this informative, balanced commentary features:  
  
● Detailed interaction with the Greek text  
● Extensive research  
● Chapter-by-chapter exegesis  
● A blend of scholarly depth and readability  
● An acclaimed, user-friendly design  
  
The BECNT series aims for academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility, making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

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