diff --git a/2co/01/intro.md b/2co/01/intro.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6a16322650..0000000000 --- a/2co/01/intro.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,36 +0,0 @@ -# 2 Corinthians 1 General Notes - -### Structure and formatting - -The first paragraph reflects a common way to begin a letter in the ancient Near East. - -### Special Concepts - -#### Paul's integrity -People were criticizing Paul and saying he was not sincere. He refutes them by explaining his motives for what he was doing. - -#### Comfort -Comfort is a major theme of this chapter. The Holy Spirit comforts Christians. The Corinthians probably were afflicted and needed to be comforted. - -### Important figures of speech in this chapter - -#### Rhetorical question - -Paul uses two rhetorical questions to defend himself against a charge of not being sincere. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]]) - -### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter - -#### We -Paul uses the pronoun "we". This likely represents at least Timothy and himself. It may also include other people. - -#### Guarantee - -Paul says the Holy Spirit is the guarantee, which means pledge or down payment, of a Christian's eternal life. Christians are securely saved. But they will not experience all of God's given promises until after they die. The Holy Spirit is a personal guarantee that this will happen. This idea comes from a business term. A person gives some valuable item to another person as a "guarantee" that they will repay money. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]]) - -## Links: - -* __[2 Corinthians 1:1 Notes](./01.md)__ -* __[2 Corinthians intro](../front/intro.md)__ - -__| [>>](../02/intro.md)__ -