2 Corinthians — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 2 corinthians, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)
How does Paul describe God in the first chapter of this epistle?
Answer: The Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort
Study note. Paul identifies God as the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
Lesson 2 · 2 Corinthians 2:11 (KJV)
Paul writes that we are not ignorant of whose devices?
Answer: Satan
Study note. Paul warns that we should not be ignorant of Satan's devices.
Lesson 3 · 2 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV)
According to Paul, the letter killeth, but what giveth life?
Answer: The spirit
Study note. The scripture states that 'the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.'
Lesson 4 · 2 Corinthians 4:7 (KJV)
In what kind of vessels does Paul say we have this treasure?
Answer: Earthen vessels
Study note. Paul says we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God.
Lesson 5 · 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
Paul states that we walk by what, and not by sight?
Answer: Faith
Study note. The Apostle declares, 'For we walk by faith, not by sight.'
Lesson 6 · 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
If any man be in Christ, what is he according to Paul?
Answer: A new creature
Study note. Paul writes that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.
Lesson 7 · 2 Corinthians 9:7 (KJV)
What kind of giver does God love?
Answer: A cheerful giver
Study note. The scripture says that 'God loveth a cheerful giver.'
Lesson 8 · 2 Corinthians 12:2 (KJV)
Paul mentions being caught up to which heaven?
Answer: The third heaven
Study note. Paul speaks of a man in Christ caught up to the third heaven.
Lesson 9 · 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
What did the Lord say to Paul when he besought Him to remove the thorn in his flesh?
Answer: My grace is sufficient for thee
Study note. The Lord answered Paul, 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.'
Lesson 10 · 2 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV)
With what does Paul tell the Corinthians to greet one another?
Answer: A holy kiss
Study note. Paul instructs the brethren to 'Greet one another with an holy kiss.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 2 corinthians point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?