None can really injure the truth or stop its victorious progress. As well try to stop the sunrise. We often help others most in our weakness, because then we rely most on the Spirit of God. It is the noblest end of life to build up others through our own expenditure, even to the draining of our strength and resources. The world is apt at de struction; and indeed not much art is required for’ pulling down. But the divine work is to build; we have God’s authority for that,

The valedictory address is very touching. Be perfected, v. 11, R.V., is really ‘‘be adjusted,’’ ‘‘ properly jointed,’’ ‘‘articulated.’’ God desires to set us as a skilful surgeon sets a dislocated limb. Let him do it; let the Comforter comfort; let love and peace enter with the Holy Dove; and see that the inner atmosphere does not hinder the gracious healing work of the Spirit of God.

Note the threefold benediction, which maintains the doctrine of the Trinity, v. 14. The love of the Father is the fountain of all; the grace of the Lord Jesus is the channel for all; while the communion of the Holy Spirit brings us into partnership with the aims and resources of God. The salutation of the saints and the divine benediction are the worthy close of this noble letter.

Why does Paul in this Epistle reveal personal experiences more fully than elsewhere?

Why was he so much concerned about this offering for the Jerusalem Christians?

Why had Titus been sent to the church at Corinth?

For whom was this Second Epistle largely prepared? What qualities does it reveal?

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What affliction had befallen Paul in Asia? How had the Corinthians been endeared to him through this affliction ?

How is Christ the Yea and Amen of all the promises of God?

Why had the First Epistle to the Corinthians cost Paul pain and effort?

What does the Apostle declare to be his true credentials?

What is the only key to the understanding of all Scripture?

Where is the light of the knowledge of the glory of God unveiled?

How does Paul contrast the inward and the outward man? the seen and the unseen?

What is the Christian’s portion after death?

What is the “ministry of reconciliation”?

What sufferings did the Apostle have to endure as Christ’s minister?

Why does the Christian life forbid all compromise?

What work is accomplished by godly sorrow?

How did Paul urge the Corinthians to generosity?

Why did the Apostle shrink from handling the gifts of the churches himself?

Why should all of our giving be done cheerfully and willingly?

What special credit could Paul claim as a Christian missionary ?

What was his fear for the Corinthian church?

Why did Paul feel that he had the right to boast of his labors?

Through what dangers and sufferings had Paul passed as a Christian missionary? How did they further qualify him?

What special revelations had Paul enjoyed? What special affliction was laid upon him?

How does he express his tender solicitude for the Corinthian Christians?

How does Paul answer the charge that he was weak?

How could be rejoice when he was weak? With what benediction does the Epistle close?