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A Deeper 'Hello'
Commentators explain that Paul's greeting is a profound transformation of common salutations. He takes the typical Greek greeting related to 'joy' (chairein) and deepens it to 'grace' (charis)—God's unmerited favor. He then combines this with the Hebrew greeting of 'peace' (shalom), signifying the wholeness and right relationship with God that results from salvation.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 1:2
18th Century
Theologian
Grace be to you, etc. This is the usual Christian salutation. See Barnes on Romans 1:7; see Barnes on 1 Corinthians 1:3.
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 1:2
Identical with 1 Corinthians 1:3 which see.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
Grace be to you.—See Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:3.
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 1:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and fro…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 1:2
This characteristically Pauline salutation combines and elevates the traditional Greek and Hebrew greetings. Chairein (the common Greek greeting) b…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
Grace be to you
This salutation is the same with that in the former epistle, and is common to all his epistles; (
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
We are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The Lord is able to give …