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Life in the Midst of Death
Commentators explain that this verse presents a powerful paradox. Paul wasn't speaking of life after death, but of Jesus' resurrection life being made visible in the midst of his constant, death-like suffering. As he was continually 'delivered to death' through persecution and hardship, the life-giving power of Jesus was simultaneously demonstrated in his mortal body.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 4:11
18th Century
Theologian
For we which live. Those of us, the apostles and ministers of the Redeemer, who still survive. James the brother of John had been put to d…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 4:11
Are alway delivered unto death (εις θανατον παραδιδομεθα). This explains verse 10.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 4:11
19th Century
Bishop
We which live are alway delivered unto death.—Better, are always being delivered. The opening clause emphasises …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 4:11–14
19th Century
Preacher
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. So then …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 4:11
Verse 10 summarizes the four preceding contrasts in the paradox. In the phrase “the death [or dying; GK 3740] of Jesus,” Paul sums up his experienc…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 4:11
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Corinthians 4:10).
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 4:8–12
17th Century
Minister
The apostles were great sufferers, yet they met with wonderful support. Believers may be forsaken by their friends, as well as persecuted by enemie…