2Co2 Corinthians

About

Paul wrote this second letter to the church in Corinth to defend himself against a rebellion led by false apostles.

AuthorPaul
For whom it was writtenTo the Christians in Corinth, the capital of Achaia.
Chapter amount13
Verse amount257

Message/Outline

  • Paul assures the believers in Corinth that God has given him the responsibility to preach the truth about Jesus Christ, taking care to give all the glory to God.
  • Paul urges the Corinthians to help the needy through the joyful sharing of what each one has.
  • Paul warns the believers about false teachers, who will lead them away from Jesus.

Chapters

1 - 7 Greetings and explanations of Paul's ministry. Jesus Christ is the only subject of Paul's ministry. Paul speaks about the purpose and effect of afflictions. The visible things are contrasted with the invisible. The ministry of reconciliation. Paul's self-denial in his ministry. Urgent exhortation to holiness.
8, 9Paul speaks about generosity in giving, sharing resources, and the blessing of giving.
10 - 13Paul defends his apostolic authority. Rebuke for superficial evaluation. Rebuke for foolish comparisons. God's zeal for the Church. Comparison with false apostles. Misguided tolerance of the Corinthians. Paul's reluctant boasting. Final greetings.