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Paul’s Commentary Heats Up

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. I persevered in demonstrating among you … Continue reading →

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More Boasting

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. (12:1) With this little bit of transition, Paul takes us in to a second subsection in … Continue reading →

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Paul Closes the Letter

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Philippians 4:10-23 Paul closes out his letter in this final part of chapter four. This is largely a personal message to the Philippians, but there are some things about it that we can learn, especially if we keep the theme … Continue reading →

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Boasting in Weakness

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Paul has been accused of all sorts of things in Corinth. I can fairly say, from the text, that there have been people, false “super-apostles”, who have accused Paul of weakness and inadequacy both real and imagined, … Continue reading →

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Summing Up

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, … Continue reading →

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False Apostles

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1-15 When you read these verses, you will see that Paul can be pretty direct in his language, that he doesn’t mind the use of sarcasm, and that he doesn’t always pull his punches… I hope you will … Continue reading →

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Opening Salvo

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 10 The first thing we are likely to notice when we turn the page from chapter 9 and start reading chapter 10 is that Paul is no longer talking about giving glory to God by experiencing the blessings … Continue reading →

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Entering the Home Stretch

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading →

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A New Section

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

As chapter 10 begins, Paul has started the last section of the letter; it runs through chapter 13. For centuries, scholars have been puzzled by this section, for it really doesn’t seem to fit; this is another section in defense … Continue reading →

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Where Blessings Abound

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 9 In the first 5 verses, Paul wraps up his discussion from chapter 8 about the collection for the church in Jerusalem. In this conclusion, he tells the Corinthians that he has told the people in Macedonia all … Continue reading →

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