The Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians offers a deeply personal look into Paul's ministry, revealing both his suffering and his reliance on God's grace. Written in response to criticism, Paul defends his apostleship through humility rather than authority.
Paul explains that weakness and suffering are not signs of failure but opportunities for God's power to be revealed. He emphasizes reconciliation, generosity, and sincerity in ministry.
The letter highlights:
- •the cost of faithful service and the comfort God provides in hardship. Overall, 2 Corinthians reveals that true strength comes from dependence on God. 2 Corinthians teaches: God's strength is revealed in weakness
- •Suffering can deepen faith
- •True ministry flows from sincerity.
Author
Paul
Written
56 AD
Chapters
13
Characters in 2 Corinthians
Key Themes in 2 Corinthians
Verse Commentaries in 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father o…"
2 Corinthians 1:20
"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the …"
2 Corinthians 3:17
"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, ther…"
2 Corinthians 4:7
"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of t…"
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, b…"
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
"For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet t…"
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a …"
2 Corinthians 4:17
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a …"
2 Corinthians 4:18
"While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things whic…"
2 Corinthians 5:7
"For we walk by faith, not by sight.…"
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things ar…"
2 Corinthians 5:21
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might …"
2 Corinthians 9:7
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not…"
2 Corinthians 9:8
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always h…"
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God …"
2 Corinthians 12:9
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength …"
2 Corinthians 12:10
"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessitie…"
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