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2 Corinthians

New Testament · Pauline Epistles · 13 chapters

Paul defends his ministry and finds God’s power made perfect in weakness.

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Written by
Paul
Date
c. AD 56

Themes

  • Strength in weakness
  • The ministry of reconciliation
  • Generous giving

Outline

  1. Paul’s ministryChapters 1–7
  2. Generous givingChapters 8–9
  3. Paul defends his apostleshipChapters 10–13

Key verses

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
2 Corinthians 4:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9