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I've had the privilege of sitting under Trent Casto's teaching and observing the vitality of his personal walk with God. This volume reflects both academic rigor and the warmth of a pastor's heart. Most importantly, it flows from the life of a practitioner leading a local church that is bearing much fruit. I highly recommend it.--Chip Ingram, Author, True Spirituality and The Real God Paul's second epistle to the Corinthians is passionate, pastoral, and shockingly transparent about the apostle's sufferings and shortcomings. Cultures and congregations controlled by the illusion that leadership is rooted in personal competence and celebrity image need Paul's sharp corrective, namely, Christ's power on display through his servant's weakness. Pastor Trent Casto's exposition of this letter blends sound interpretation with heart-searching application, making the apostle's message uncomfortably humbling and strikingly contemporary.--Dennis E. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California Second Corinthians is often neglected--people get lost in 1 Corinthians. This commentary offers an astute and compelling exposition of Paul's complex and perhaps most personal epistle. Trent Casto draws on rich and varied ministry experience, writing with grace (literary and spiritual), command of the text, and theological acumen. Informed by a bibliography of over a hundred items and studded with memorable illustrations, this exposition will reward receptive readers with fresh insight, constructive conviction, and encouragement that, like 2 Corinthians itself, is nonplatitudinous.--Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary This expository commentary on 2 Corinthians from Trent Casto exhibits the best of the important hallmarks of the Reformed Expository Commentary series. This commentary is the product of sound scholarship, a Christ-centered perspective, and authentic pastoral engagement. Even better, the messages come from a time of crisis and controversy in our culture that in many ways reflects the context of the original writing of 2 Corinthians, making these expositions particularly poignant, powerful, and appropriate for both explaining and applying the text.--Bryan Chapell, Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church in America This is a wonderfully faithful and useful commentary, the work of a man who is both a scholarly pastor and a pastoral scholar. The writing is clear and engaging, the scholarship is careful and thorough, and the pastoral application is penetrating and thoughtful. I will be grateful to have it on my shelves and will refer to it gladly when studying or preaching 2 Corinthians.--Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge Trent Casto's commentary on 2 Corinthians combines the attributes of scholarship, cultural engagement, and pastoral care, creating a guide that expounds Paul's rich personal message and applies it to both timeless and timely issues. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who studies or teaches 2 Corinthians.--Daniel M. Doriani, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Vice President of Strategic Academic Initiatives, Covenant Theological Seminary Trent Casto's exposition of 2 Corinthians is carefully researched and practically applied. Given the emphasis of Paul in 2 Corinthians on the ministry, you will find great help, unsurprisingly, in this commentary both for pastors in the midst of ministerial challenges and as they prepare sermons and for all Christians as they pass through sorrows on the holy road to glory.--Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Trent Casto's 2 Corinthians, an exposition of Paul's most personal epistle, exhibits remarkable fidelity to the text and provides memorable relevance to the hearer. Here one finds engaging illustration, judicious sermonic structure, and succinct theological integrity adorned by contemporary personal application. These sterling qualities coalesce to make this volume the starting point for preaching or teaching 2 Corinthians today.--Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary

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Trent Casto (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary; DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA) in Naples, Florida. He and his wife, Emily, have three children.

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