Biblécrits
The second epistle is extremely instructive, because it presents the accuracy and depth of feeling with which the apostle deals with the saints. In a love that does not seek his own interest but that of the Corinthians, Paul speaks of his ministry in suffering and holiness, with the deep exercises of the soul caused by the state of the saints. He fully recognizes the grace which restores the offender and manifests the purity of the assembly (ch.1-7). Being brought back by grace, he then encourages them in the blessed duty and privilege of the church towards the poor saints at all times, namely, to give and to receive (chaps. 8-9). Finally – such a difficult and delicate subject – he joins, in an honest and loving spirit, true humility to the burning indignation against those who oppose the glory of Christ and the blessing of the saints (chaps. 10-13).