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A 4 pages exegetical examination of this passage in Paul's second letter to the church at Corinth. Paul's writing of his second letter to the Corinthian church was prompted by the events and problems that evolved after the reception of his first letter in Corinth (Introduction). After addressing these issues, beginning in 2 Cor. 2:14 and continuing through 7:4, Paul addresses theological matters pertaining to his ministry and message (Introduction). The verses in chapter 3 in the following exegetical examination fall into this section of the epistle. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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After addressing these issues, beginning in 2 Cor. 2:14 and continuing through 7:4, Paul addresses theological matters pertaining to his ministry and message (Introduction). The verses in chapter 3 in
the following exegetical examination fall into this section of the epistle. Historical background There is some scholarly evidence that indicates that 2 Corinthians is made up of separate fragments from
several different letters (Furnish 229). There are discrepancies in the style and train of thought, as well as disparities in the reconstruction of events, that support this argument (Furnish 229).
There were probably at least four letters to Corinth from Paul and Furnish argues that 2 Corinthians primarily constitutes the fourth letter. The second chapter of 2 Corinthians opens with
references to the missing letters (Furnish 229). As this indicates, there are still much to be discerned by biblical scholarship in regards to the circumstances surrounding 2 Corinthians. The
letter deal primarily with three topics, which are the crisis between Paul and the Corinthian church; his further directives and encouragement for collecting for the church in Jerusalem
and, lastly, the "definition and defense of Pauls ministry as an apostle" (Introduction). Pauls insight into theological matters is as highly relevant today as when his observations were first written,
as this passage shows. Examination of the passage 3:12 : Therefore, since we have such hope, we are very bold (NIV). Because of the hope generated by the life
and sacrifice of Christ, ministers of the gospel have a duty to be "bold," that is, to be plain and clear in their speech (Matthew Henry). 3:13 : We are
not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the Israelite from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away (NIV).When Moses covered his face, it
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