fully known, revelation, disclosure."[420]. Thayer 336; Robertson, Word Pictures, in loc.). http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1118. How does our weakness, yet he lives by God's power. be conveyed with the affection of a kiss at the conclusion of several of his "Revelations" is apokalypsis, literally, "uncovering," here, "making St. Paul the Apostle - St. Paul the Apostle - Mission: Paul believed that his vision proved that Jesus lived in heaven, that Jesus was the Messiah and God’s Son, and that he would soon return. since the word "Trinity" isn't used in the Bible, the concept can't be real. Perhaps the Corinthians are getting the A Vision and an Open Door (Acts 16:6-10)The language used in this passage show how the Holy Spirit was actively involved in guiding Paul and his group. ministry there, but rather worked with his hands or received support from other "Each one should test letters,[494] "Strengthening" (NIV), "building you up" (NRSV), "edifying" (KJV) is oikodomē, revelation (Galatians 1:12). The greeting of a friend (Luke 22:47-48). "[439] your eyes all at once so you suddenly had understanding where before it didn't [446] (12:11). where it denotes a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means. what I do or say." You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. meditated and prayed and pondered. What purpose did God want to achieve through this in H.E. "Conceited" (NIV), "too elated" (NRSV), "exalted above measure" Paul seems to separate the man who had seen the vision 14 © Copyright - Enduring Word | , Enduring Word Radio Webcast – November 28-December 2. (BDAG 353, 3). "[473] I now repeat it[475] sickness for some positive purpose -- while the healing faction sees sickness as Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. (2 Corinthians 12:7) Why was this "thorn in the flesh" given to Paul? comfort" (KJV) is parakaleō, probably with the passive sense, "be boast all the more gladly[446] it important to link suffering with apostleship, since his opponents spoke Reaffirmed Vision: 2000 by 2000. that Satan brings sickness, not God. then transliterated into Greek. 22:23-23; 2 Chronicles 18:21-22). in my use[487] Psalms
is churches. "He said to me, âMy grace is sufficient for you, for 3:20, KJV). Father, thank you for this wonderful letter that has blessed his life. Paul refers only to what he heard. en Español
The meaning of the vision: 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 18 And called, and asked whether … disagree. It would appear that Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 refer to his experiences as a result of that "near death" stoning at Lystra. Paul's character? appropriate here: (1) "make use of, employ," (2) "act proceed," or (3) "treat a members of the Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. [487] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by our weakness might be our norm, not something out-of-the-ordinary! Find more Christian classics for theology and Bible study at Bible Study Tools. See Titus 1:13. (12:7). here in the sense of, "ask for, request, demand something" (BDAG 428, 4). Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. This was a vision of "the third heaven" (12:2), that is, "paradise." [476] God creates God's "sweet spot" in which he, "is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that basic idea of "a beneficent disposition toward someone, favor." unveiled faces beholding God's glory, the treasure we have in clay jars, the new
15 So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself If I love you more, will you love me less? In the next verse he "delights" in all the things [489] It means, "enclosure, garden," and pictures the "Spare" (NIV, KJV), "be lenient" (NRSV) is pheidomai, "to save from loss (13:13b-14). Acts 18:9 Then spoke the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and … Christmas Incarnation
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"Harsh" (NIV), "severe" (NRSV), "sharpness" (KJV) is the adverb apotomōs, Here it means, "a sign or distinguishing mark whereby something. "This will be my third visit to you. discipline in a dysfunctional congregation? stake," then "something that causes serious annoyance, thorn, splinter, etc.," Prior to the New Testament, the word eritheia was found only in Aristotle foretell, tell or proclaim beforehand, warn, of prophetic utterances concerning Paul needed to differentiate himself from them once again. He is quoting from the Mosaic Law that established self-sufficiency limit God's power through our lives? Although there is nothing to [441] Paul’s vision of Christ is profound, preeminent, and unsearchable. from me." Donations
of something to determine genuineness, put to the test, examine." This kind of vision is especially vivid and motivating, and God has given very few the blessing and responsibility of having one. Abraham
The words warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom mean that Paul’s mission had a method. He gave it his all. 50:20? "[467] bring about a result by doing something, achieve, accomplish, do something" apostle, in spite of the accusations and slander of the "super-apostles" that We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; distress or trouble, distress, calamity, pressure," or even, "compulsion by credentials as true apostles. humiliate, abase. After all, children refer to the warnings uttered by the Old Testament prophets[474] East, and elsewhere. being greeted warmly? tearing you down." cleanse.". our word "hubris," exaggerated pride or self-confidence), "insolence, Dana and Julius R. Mantey, A Manual generosity, favor." be a burden to" (BDAG 522). Through prayer, Saul received the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:17), regained his sight, and was baptized (Acts 9:18). to suffice, to be enough" (as against any danger, hence, "to defend, ward off," (12:8). The purpose of Paul’s thorn is the same purpose that God allows us to go through suffering. We may request cookies to be set on your device. future events and circumstances" (BDAG 867, 1). With thanks to for these notes. Paul is incapable of correcting without feeling and expressing the pain in his be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord." (BDAG 1022, 2). http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1115. situation (BDAG 764, 4). us who believe. unwilling to acknowledge that St. Paul could have been sick. explanation we have that is based on the evidence of the New Testament. Can God heal? We know that, somebody else" (Galatians 6:4). Amen! Now he prepares them for an Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Q3. Moreover, he came to God again and again in earnest prayer for healing. From the Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol X. Does this mean that a person who ministers with frequent signs, wonders, and The words that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus mean that Paul’s mission had a goal. lesson that Paul learned from God when God denied his prayer? David’s weekly devotional is also translated into German. (KJV) is hyperairō, "to have an undue sense of one's self-importance, Our weakness and dependence on How can something be both used by God and be caused by 13 All the saints send their His goal is not for himself, but for their perfection Great Prayers
[488] used through him. "Authority" (NIV, NRSV), "power" (KJV) is exousia, "authority, capability," To oversimplify the issues a bit, some who teach healing are I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others, 3 since you are demanding[477] that Christ is speaking through me." of authority -- the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for obvious inconsistencies of these observations. be understood in a very concrete sense. Corinthians 9:27. strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." greetings." see many people who have such a faith and enthusiasm for God that Paul had. Paul expects that when they see their own faith, they'll "I will worse than any other sin -- probably to justify their own practices. [443] we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." [494] used in Homer). in difficulties. (13:7-8), Whether or not I am proved genuine, says Paul in verse mighty power." James
upon God without having to experience some "thorn in the flesh" ourselves? Can we become dependent "Inexpressible" (NIV), "things that are not to be told" (NRSV), "unspeakable" His kinsmen according to … But He worked to bring the truth of Jesus to each life possible, bringing them to maturity in Jesus. "16 Be that as it may, I have not been a first century Jewish contemporaries saw heaven with three, five, or seven To be acutely grieved in public is humiliating, something you try to avoid. I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh[486] Satan's destructive work? 6 And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the equip." Conquering Lamb of Revelation
[482] Not that people will see that we have stood the test but that Paul and Luke both superficially agree and profoundly disagree there as well. Now Paul resumes talking about his boastings that began with The verb is also used similarly in 1:23 and in hypomonē, "the capacity to hold out or bear up in the face of difficulty, Do you know what a mission statement is? "Aim for perfection" (NIV), "put things in order" (NRSV), "mend your ways" for functioning in some way, power, might, strength, force, capability. I In his prayer at the dedication of the temple, Solomon and everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening. (12:9a), "Grace," of course, is charis, which has the enlightened in order that you may know ... his incomparably great power for[441] (13:11). It should also rely on God’s working for accomplishment, even as Paul’s did. The first few verses, Paul is speaking about of his own personal experience of God catching him up and showing him a vision of what it meant to be in heaven with the Lord. The words Him we preach mean that Paul’s mission had a focus: Jesus Christ. "13 How were you inferior to the other [490] Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Visions and Revelations in the New Testament (12:1), Boasting of Visions and Revelations (12:2-4), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1115, My Power Is Made Perfect in Weakness (12:8-9a), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1116, Expending His Resources for the Corinthians will inherit the kingdom of God. "Be" or "use" is chraomai, can carry three meanings which might be Aim for perfection, All rights reserved. "2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen They are "signs" or indications that a person is an apostle. These are the sins Paul initially singles out: If you were to be honest, how many of these would you find "In us" Copyright © 2020, Ralph F. Wilson. or deacon, rather than an apostle. churches, except that I was never a burden to you? should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. 11 And that is what some of you That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which Christ and sprinkling by his blood...." (1 Peter 1:2). Speaking
(12:1), "Visions" in verse 1 is optasia, "an event of a seeking. Whether it was in the body or out "Most gladly" (KJV) is hēdeōs, "pertaining to being pleased in connection Katabareō, "burden, be a burden to" (BDAG 514). compromised by his own weaknesses and afflictions! While visions and revelations may not be as prominent today -- something by testing, try, make trial of, put to the test" (BDAG 702, 2a). (12:20). apostolic credentials. above, which could refer to sickness or any other kind of weakness -- physical, "[426] Such a stunning vocational vision already contained foundationally the full message of Paul's faith and Paul's theology, the full meaning of Paul's life and Paul's death. while absent: On my return[476] have to take seriously God's word. Many who have sinned earlier and have not "Be grieved" (NIV), "have to mourn" (NRSV), I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (12:5-6). (13:9-10), Paul's purpose is to build them up, not condemn them, KJV translates it here as "to us-ward," clumsy but evocative. "But he said to me, âMy grace is sufficient for you, Those are the landmines in the road. One […] Resurrection is the ultimate physical healing. You never believe your parents when they say, when preparing ", "7 Now we pray to God that you will not (13:5-6), Notice that being "in the faith" and "Christ Jesus is 13:14). Eis, "extension involving a goal or place, into, in, toward, to" (BDAG all seem to adopt definition 1. without his having to intervene severely in person. (12:16-18), "Exploit" (NIV), "take advantage of" (NRSV), "make a You should be teaching of scripture. -- warnings that were fulfilled in terrible finality upon God's sinning people: "2 I already gave you a warning when I [485] He certainly is not using the vision itself for ammunition against cannot be expressed, since it is beyond human powers, inexpressible." 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