2 Corinthians
Paul
Second Corinthians is Paul's most personal and emotional letter. He defends his apostleship against false teachers, reveals his sufferings, and explains true ministry. The letter emphasizes comfort in affliction, the new covenant, generous giving, and power made perfect in weakness.
Chapters
Book Outline
1-2Comfort in Affliction
God comforts us to comfort others; forgiveness.
3-6New Covenant Ministry
Glory of new covenant, treasure in clay jars, reconciliation.
7-9Generous Giving
Joy over repentance, collection for Jerusalem.
10-13Paul's Defense
Against false apostles, Paul's sufferings and visions.
Key Themes
Strength in Weakness
God's power is displayed through human weakness.
Comfort and Suffering
God comforts us in suffering so we can comfort others.
New Creation
Those in Christ are new creations; the old has passed.
Key Verses
2CO 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Gospel treasure in weak human vessels.
2CO 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Transformation in Christ.
2CO 12:9
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
God's power through human weakness.
