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Time after Pentecost · Proper 7 · Year B

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

The Ministry of Reconciliation

June 20, 2027

The Meeting of Esau and Jacob, Giovanni Maria Bottala
The Meeting of Esau and Jacob, Giovanni Maria Bottala, c. 1630sPinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna
The two brothers meeting in the open with both households crowded behind them, the children and the animals pressing in at the edges of it.Paul's ministry of reconciliation is not a theory here but two brothers in each other's arms, with the armed men behind them standing down.Giovanni Maria BottalaBottala, a young Genoese painter in Rome, who put the two families into the picture rather than only the two men.Pinacoteca Nazionale, BolognaThe Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna.Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna
LSB Three-Year Lectionary
GospelMark 4:35-41Mk 4:35-41
Epistle2 Cor. 6:1-132 Cor 6:1-13
Old TestamentJob 38:1-11Jb 38:1-11
PsalterPs. 124Ps 124

Overview & Insights

“We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

In this section, Paul draws a conclusion (note the “therefore,” Since, then [oun] , in v. 11) to the previous discussion. He rejects the opponents’ physical criterion for assessing the legitimacy of his apostolic office and seeks instead to establish valid, internal criteria.

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Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13Commentary on 2 Cor 6:1-13 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary exegesis of the day of salvation and Paul's catalogue of hardships in ministry.

2 Corinthians 6: The Marks of a Minister2 Cor 6: The Marks of a Minister Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter.

2 Corinthians 6 Commentary2 Cor 6 Commentary Precept Austin

A deep gathering of word studies and cross references on the day of salvation and the enduring ministry.

2 Corinthians 6:1 Commentaries2 Cor 6:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on the acceptable time and the open heart in one place.

2 Corinthians 6, Expository Notes2 Cor 6, Expository Notes StudyLight

Thomas Constable's expository notes on grace not received in vain and the marks of Paul's ministry.

Background & Word Study

Book of 2 Corinthians OverviewBook of 2 Cor Overview BibleProject

An animated overview of the letter and its theme of strength shown in weakness.

2 Corinthians 6:1 Greek Interlinear2 Cor 6:1 Greek Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word with parsing for the passage on the day of salvation.

The Church Fathers

Catena on 2 Corinthians 6Catena on 2 Cor 6 Catena

Patristic comments verse by verse on the day of salvation and the open hearted appeal.

Questions preachers ask

What is the ministry of reconciliation?

God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself and has entrusted that message to his servants, who appeal, now is the favorable day of salvation.

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