The New Daily Study Bible: The Letters to the Corinthians

by William Barclay

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2002

Overview

Corinth was not only one of the most flourishing commercial centers of the ancient world, but also a symbol of vile debauchery. "In this hotbed of vice," writes William Barclay, "some of the greatest work of Paul was done." The apostle wrote to the church there, partly to bolster its resistance of sin and corruption, but equally to chide and give counsel about the contentions that were tearing it apart. In his endearing, simple, and illustrative manner, Barclay shows how the message that Paul communicated to the Corinthians continues to help us who live today in the midst of twenty-first century temptations.

Key Features

• Insightful devotionals and commentary on the New Testament
• Wisdom and biblical knowledge from well-loved theologian William Barclay

Product Details

• Title: The New Daily Study Bible: The Letters to the Corinthians
• Author: William Barclay
• Series: The New Daily Study Bible: New Testament (DSB)
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 322

About William Barclay

William Barclay (1907-1978) was a world-renowned New Testament interpreter and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at Glasgow University in Scotland. Having written more than fifty books, he is probably best known as the author of The Daily Study Bible series.

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Contents

Top Highlights

“Love is patient. The Greek word (makrothumein) used in the New Testament always describes patience with people and not patience with circumstances.” (Page 140)

“Paul prayed that it might be taken from him, but God answered that prayer as he answers so many prayers—he did not take the thing away but gave Paul strength to bear it. That is how God works. He does not spare us things, but makes us able to conquer them.” (Pages 306–307)

“Here is the Christian’s proud privilege and almost terrifying responsibility. The honour of Christ and of the Church are in the hands of each one of us. By every word and action, we can make others think more—or less—of our Church and of our Master.” (Page 250)

“It is always better to err on the side of being too strict than on the side of being too lax.” (Page 117)

“True love will always be far more impressed with its own unworthiness than its own merit” (Page 142)

Product Details

• Title: The Letters to the Corinthians
• Author: William Barclay
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Series: The New Daily Study Bible
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Corinthians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Corinthians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780664225551, 0664225551
• Resource ID: LLS:NDSB67COR
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:39:57Z

About William Barclay

William Barclay (5 December 1907–24 January 1978) was an author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow.