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2 Corinthians 2:12
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from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
when: Acts 16:8, Acts 20:1-6, Acts 20:8
and a: Acts 14:27, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Colossians 4:3, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 3:8
Reciprocal: John 13:21 - he was Acts 2:6 - the multitude Acts 10:27 - and found Acts 16:10 - immediately Acts 20:5 - Troas Romans 1:16 - the gospel 2 Corinthians 12:18 - Titus
Cross-References
in the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx and a jasper. Mount them in gold filigree settings.
the fourth row shall be topaz, onyx and jasper. Mount them in gold filigree settings.
and the fourth row a beryl and an onyx and a jasper; they shall be set in gold settings.
and the fourth row a beryl and an onyx and a jasper; they shall be set in gold filigree.
In the fourth a Turcas, an Onyx, and a Iaspis: and they shalbe set in golde in their inclosers.
The fourth row should have a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. Set all these jewels in gold.
and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper; they shall be set in gold filigree.
and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be enclosed in gold in their settings.
And the fourth row, a Berill, and an Onix, and a Iasper: they shalbe set in gold in their inclosings.
And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Furthermore, when I came to Troas,.... The apostle proceeds, in this latter part of the chapter, to take notice of and remove the charge of ostentation and insincerity in preaching the Gospel, and hints at other reasons of his not coming to Corinth; particularly that he took a journey to Troas, expecting to meet with Titus there, who was to give him an account of the affairs of the church at Corinth, which he was desirous of knowing before he went thither; but missing of Titus, is uneasy, and goes for Macedonia; though he was first detained awhile at Troas, having a good opportunity of preaching the Gospel there, with a prospect of success. Troas was a city of the lesser Asia near the Hellespont, formerly called Troy; of Paul's being at this place more than once, see 2 Timothy 4:13, and of this place
2 Timothy 4:13- :, and of the church there,
2 Timothy 4:13- :. Hither he came,
to preach Christ's Gospel; that Gospel, of which Christ is both the author and subject; and is no other than the good news and glad tidings of peace, pardon, righteousness, life, and salvation, by a crucified Jesus; this was his work and business; his heart was in it, he took delight in this service, and it was what he pursued in every place wherever he came; and in this place he had much encouragement; for he adds,
and a door was opened unto me of the Lord; such an one as was opened to him at Ephesus, 1 Corinthians 16:9; he had a good opportunity of preaching the Gospel to many souls, many were inclined to attend his ministry, from whence he conceived great hopes of doing good; a door of utterance was given to him to preach the Gospel boldly and freely, and a door of entrance for the Gospel to pass into their hearts: all which was not of men, "but of the Lord"; who has the key of David, who opens and no man shuts, shuts and no man opens.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Furthermore - But (δὲ de). This particle is properly adversative; but frequently denotes transition, and serves to introduce something else, whether opposite to what precedes, or simply continuative or explanatory. Here, it is designed to continue or explain the statement before made of his deep affection for the church, and his interest in its affairs. He therefore tells them that when he came to Troas, and was favored there with great success, and was engaged in a manner most likely of all others to interest his feelings and to give him joy, yet he was deeply distressed because he had not heard, as he expected, from them; but so deep was his anxiety that he left Troas and went into Macedonia.
When I came to Troas - This was a city of Phrygia, or Mysia, on the Hellespont, between Troy on the north, and Assos on the south; see note on Acts 16:8. It was on the regular route from Ephesus to Macedonia. Paul took that route because on his journey to Macedonia he had resolved, for the reasons above stated, not to go to Corinth.
To preach Christ’s gospel - Greek. “For (εἰς eis) the gospel of Christ;” that is, on account of his gospel; or to promote it. Why he selected Troas, or the region of the Troad (note, Acts 16:8), as the field of his labors, he does not say. It is probable that he was waiting there to hear from Corinth by Titus, and while there he resolved not to be idle, but to make known as much as possible the gospel.
And a door was opened unto me - see the note, 1 Corinthians 16:9. There was an opportunity of doing good, and the people were disposed to hear the gospel. This was a work in which Paul delighted to engage, and in which he usually found his highest comfort. It was of all things the most adapted to promote his happiness.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Corinthians 2:12. When I came to Troas — After having written the former epistle, and not having heard what effect it had produced on your minds; though the Lord had opened me a particular door to preach the Gospel, in which I so especially rejoice and glory;
