New Testament Paul Chapters

2 Corinthians

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

Overview

All Chapters

13 chapters with summaries and key verses

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

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 +1

Faith Restoration Grace
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