2 Corinthians

Paul's defense of his apostolic ministry and call to Christian living

New Testament 13 Chapters Author: Paul
Ministry Suffering Grace Reconciliation

Chapters

Chapter 1

Blessing

Greeting and Thanksgiving

Paul greets the Corinthians and thanks God for comfort

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 1:5

Blessing Comfort Affliction God's Mercy
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Chapter 2

Affliction

Paul's Change of Plans

Paul explains his change of plans and his love for the Corinthians

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 2:7, 2 Corinthians 2:14

Affliction Love Forgiveness Comfort
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Chapter 3

New Covenant

Ministers of the New Covenant

Paul describes the glory of the new covenant ministry

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 3:6, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18

New Covenant Spirit Life Freedom
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Chapter 4

Weakness

Treasure in Jars of Clay

Paul describes the ministry as treasure in earthen vessels

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Weakness God's Power Perseverance Eternal Perspective
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Chapter 5

New Creation

New Creation and Reconciliation

Paul teaches about the new creation and ministry of reconciliation

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21

New Creation Reconciliation Ambassadors Righteousness
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Chapter 6

Salvation

The Ministry of Reconciliation

Paul urges the Corinthians to be reconciled to God

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 6:17

Salvation Unequal Yoke Separation Holiness
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Chapter 7

Boldness

Paul's Joy and Confidence

Paul expresses joy over the Corinthians' repentance

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 7:4, 2 Corinthians 7:9, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Boldness Pride Comfort Repentance
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Chapter 8

Grace

The Collection for the Saints

Paul encourages generosity in giving to the poor

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 8:12, 2 Corinthians 8:15

Grace Generosity Equality Readiness
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Chapter 9

Sowing

The Cheerful Giver

Paul teaches about cheerful giving and God's provision

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 9:6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 9:15

Sowing Reaping Cheerful Giving God's Love
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Chapter 10

Weapons

Paul's Apostolic Authority

Paul defends his apostolic authority and methods

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Corinthians 10:17

Weapons Warfare Strongholds Obedience
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Chapter 11

Jealousy

Paul's Suffering for Christ

Paul recounts his sufferings and defends his ministry

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Corinthians 11:23, 2 Corinthians 11:30

Jealousy Suffering Service Humility
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Chapter 12

Weakness

Paul's Thorn in the Flesh

Paul shares about his weakness and God's sufficient grace

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Weakness Grace Humility God's Strength
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Chapter 13

Self-Examination

Final Warnings and Greetings

Paul's final warnings and greetings to the Corinthians

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Self-Examination Faith Restoration Grace
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About 2 Corinthians

Paul's defense of his apostolic ministry and call to Christian living

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