Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.3/10

A tender and clear guide for preaching the gospel of grace in 2 Corinthians.

Publication Date(s): 2020

Pages: 688

ISBN: 978-1433546648

Faithfulness to the Text: 8.1/10

We find Dane C. Ortlund attentive to the flow of Paul’s argument, and careful to keep each section in context.

Christ Centredness: 8.4/10

We are helped to preach Christ’s power in weakness, and the grace that sustains the church under pressure.

Depth of Insight: 8/10

We gain solid help with structure and key passages, enough to support clarity without losing warmth.

Clarity of Writing: 8.2/10

The writing is clear and readable, which helps when the letter includes complex emotional turns.

Pastoral Usefulness: 8.6/10

The commentary serves preaching and care, helping us speak to suffering and endurance with biblical honesty.

Readability: 8.3/10

It remains accessible and engaging, inviting repeated use in sermon preparation.

Summary

At a Glance

Length: 688 pages
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.3 / 10
Strength: Strong pastoral usefulness for preaching weakness, comfort, and gospel integrity.
Limitation: Those needing detailed technical discussion will supplement with a more specialist work.

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.

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