1.Paul introduces himself and greets the Corinthians, expressing gratitude for their support and sharing his suffering.
2.Paul urges forgiveness and reaffirms his love for the Corinthians, warning against being outwitted by Satan's schemes.
3.Paul discusses his ministry and the new covenant, emphasizing its superiority and the transformation it brings.
4.Paul emphasizes the gospel's true light and the treasure of God's glory in jars of clay, showing God's power in weakness.
5.We have confidence in our heavenly bodies, knowing that God has prepared us for this and given us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee.
6.Paul encourages the Corinthians to receive God's grace and live as true servants of God, enduring hardships and living in purity.
7.Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in their faith, generosity, and love for one another, and to follow through on their commitments.
8.Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous in giving, as God loves a cheerful giver and will bless them in return.
9.Paul encourages generosity in giving, emphasizing the principle of sowing and reaping, and expressing gratitude for the Corinthians' willingness to give.
10.Paul defends his authority as an apostle and warns against false teachings, urging believers to take every thought captive.
11.Paul defends his apostleship and boasts of his sufferings for Christ.
12.Paul boasts about his visions and revelations, but also speaks of his thorn in the flesh as a humbling experience.
13.Paul defends his authority as an apostle and describes his hardships and struggles in spreading the gospel.