2 Corinthians 2:12

2 Corinthians 2:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,
• New International Version (NIV)Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me,
• English Standard Version (ESV)When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:12

10When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, 11so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. 13But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him. 14But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.

2 Corinthians 2:12 word by word

Ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν Τρῳάδα εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ θύρας μοι ἀνεῳγμένης ἐν κυρίῳ,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Furthermoreδέde · thenG1161
• when I cameἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• Troasὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• TroasΤρωάςTrōas · TroasG5174
• Christ’sΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• a doorθύραthura · doorG2374
• was openedἀνοίγωanoigō · to openG455
• unto meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• ofἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:12

• Acts 16:8So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas.
• Acts 20:1When the uproar was over, Paul sent for the believers and encouraged them. Then he said good-bye and left for Macedonia.
• Acts 14:27Upon arriving in Antioch, they called the church together and reported everything God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles, too.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.
• Colossians 4:3Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.
• Revelation 3:7“Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open:

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12When I came to Troas - After having written the former epistle, and not having heard what effect it had produced on your minds; though the Lord had opened me a particular door to preach the Gospel, in which I so especially rejoice and glory;Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Furthermore - But ( ̀ de). This particle is properly adversative; but frequently denotes transition, and serves to introduce something else, whether opposite to what precedes, or simply continuative or explanatory. Here, it is designed to continue or explain the statement before made of his deep affection for the church, and his interest in its affairs. He therefore tells them that when he came to Troas, and was favored there with great success, and was…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-17Verses 12-17 A believer's triumphs are all in Christ. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of the gospel is a good reason for a Christian's joy and rejoicing. In ancient triumphs, abundance of perfumes and sweet odours were used; so the name and salvation of Jesus, as ointment poured out, was a sweet savour diffused in every place. Unto some, the gospel is a savour of death unto death. They reject it to their ruin. Unto others, the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-13After the riot at Ephesus (Acts 19:1–20:1), Paul traveled to the seaport of Troas (Acts 20:5). He was eager to hear from Titus about the outcome of the serious but emotional letter (2 Corinthians 2:4), so he went to Macedonia in northern Greece to meet him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Paul expected to meet Titus at Troas, to receive the tidings as to the effect of his first Epistle on the Corinthian Church; but, disappointed in his expectation there, he passed on to Macedonia, where he met him at last (2Co 7:5, 6, 7) The history (Acts) does not record his passing through Troas, in going from Ephesus to Macedonia; but it does in coming from that country (Ac 20:6); also, that he had disciples there (Ac 20:7), which accords with the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings