2 Corinthians
Second Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter, defending his apostleship and ministry while revealing his sufferings and God's comfort. It teaches about new covenant ministry, generosity, and strength in weakness.
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๐ About This Book
Purpose
To defend Paul's apostleship, explain the nature of true ministry, and encourage generosity - written from deep personal vulnerability.
Audience
The church at Corinth, which had questioned Paul's authority and motives.
Key Themes
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Did You Know?
- Paul's most personal and emotional letter
- Contains the 'thorn in the flesh' passage - never identified
- Paul lists his sufferings: shipwrecks, beatings, stonings (11:23-28)
- Contains 'My grace is sufficient for thee' (12:9)
- Written to defend his apostleship against false teachers
- The most autobiographical of Paul's letters
- Contains the principle of cheerful giving (9:7)
- Paul describes being caught up to the 'third heaven' (12:2-4)
- Written from Macedonia after Titus brought good news from Corinth
- Contains 'if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature' (5:17)