II Corinthians

  1. Greetings (1:1-2)

  2. Paul’s explanation of his ministry and affirmation of his love for the Corinthian believers (1:3-7:16)

    • Thanksgiving for comfort (1:3-11)
    • Explanation of the delay of his visit (1:12-2:5)
    • Counsel to forgive the Corinthian sinner (2:6-11)
    • Anxiety in Troas, but victory through Christ (2:12-17)
    • Paul’s New Covenant ministry and the letter written in his heart (3:1-18)
    • The power of God in the gospel, but the weakness of the gospel ministers (4:1-15)
    • Living with hope in the unseen realities of heaven (4:16-5:10)
    • Paul’s ministry of reconciliation (5:11-6:13)
    • Warning not to be joined with unbelievers (6:14-7:1)
    • Paul’s joy at the repentance of the Corinthians (7:2-16)

  3. Counsel concerning the collection for Jerusalem (8:1-9:15)

    • Exhortation to imitate the sacrificial giving of the Macedonians (8:1-15)
    • Titus and his companions sent to Corinth (8:16-24)
    • The promise of reward for generous giving (9:1-15)

  4. Paul’s vindication of his apostolic ministry (10:1-12:21)

    • Defense of his ministry (10:1-17)
    • Comparison of himself and the false apostles (11:1-15)
    • Difficulties and sufferings in his ministry (11:16-33)
    • Visions and revelations in his ministry (12:1-10)
    • His concern for the Corinthian believers (12:11-21)

  5. Conclusion

    • Final warnings and instructions (13:1-10)
    • Final greetings (13:11-13)

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