Summary
In 2 Corinthians, ESV Expository Commentary, Dane C. Ortlund helps us hear Paul’s heart, defend the gospel of grace, and embrace strength made perfect in weakness. Volume 10.
We are supported in tracing the letter’s emotional and theological turns, so that our preaching remains both truthful and tender.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this volume when we want help preaching 2 Corinthians with balance. It encourages us to hold together doctrinal clarity and pastoral sensitivity, as Paul does.
It is also a useful tool for ministry because it helps us speak to suffering, discouragement, and false teaching without leaving the text’s tone behind.
For those training to preach, it models how to handle personal narrative, theology, and application in a way that serves the church.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend 2 Corinthians, ESV Expository Commentary for Busy Pastors and Pastors-in-training who want a mid level guide that supports gospel shaped preaching in 2 Corinthians.
As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.
Dane C. Ortlund
Dane C. Ortlund is an American pastor and theologian of the contemporary era, writing from a Reformed evangelical tradition.
His work is marked by a warm Christ centred emphasis and a concern to help ordinary believers grasp the riches of the gospel with clarity and comfort.
He continues to be read because he pairs doctrinal depth with tenderness and a steady instinct for application that flows from the text. Recommended titles include Gentle and Lowly, Zeal Without Knowledge, and his contribution to the ESV Expository Commentary.
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical