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@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ See: Colossians 1:24-25; 2 Corinthians 4:10-11, 17
## 1:8-11
Where was “Asia”?
### Where was “Asia”?
See Map: Asia
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See: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12
How does someone set their hope on God?
### How does someone set their hope on God?
Paul wrote about setting hope on God. Scholars think Paul was confident that they would not die at this time, but that God would rescue them. That is, Paul had a confident expectation that God would rescue him and those with him.
See: Psalm 34:19; 1 Timothy 4:10
1:12-24
Why did Paul write, “We are proud of this”?
## 1:12-24
### Why did Paul write, “We are proud of this”?
Paul was “proud” of how God’s favor helped these Christians to live in a way that honors God.
See: Boast
See: Psalm 44:8; Jeremiah 9:23-24
What is “conscience”?
### What is “conscience”?
See: Conscience
What was “fleshly wisdom”?
### What was “fleshly wisdom”?
Scholars think that “fleshly wisdom” was the same as earthly wisdom, or the wisdom of this world. Paul wanted Christians should make decisions by the wisdom that came from the Holy Spirit.
See: 1 Corinthians 2:13
See: Holy Spirit; Wise (Wisdom, Fool)
What was the “day of our Lord Jesus”?
### What was the “day of our Lord Jesus”?
See: Day of the Lord
Why did Paul write, “that you might receive the benefit of two visits”?
### Why did Paul write, “that you might receive the benefit of two visits”?
Scholars think the words “that you might receive the benefit of two visits” meant that the church in Corinth would have the chance to visit with Paul and hear him teach a second time.
See: Church
What did “yes,yes” and “no, no” mean?
### What did “yes,yes” and “no, no” mean?
Jesus told people not to take oaths, but to simply do what they promised (see: Matthew 5:37). Scholars think Paul meant that the answers of “yes” or “no” must be clear. They think Paul wanted the church in Corinth to know that he was not changing his mind about visiting them.
See: James 5:12
See: Swear (Oath); Church