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2 Corinthians - Overview

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Theme: Paul defends his apostleship to the Corinthians (1-7) and directly confronts the false apostles (10-13).

Author: Paul

Date/Location: Written in late A.D.55-early A.D.56 from Macedonia

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2 Corinthians 1

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Paul reminds the church that God comforts the afflicted

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2 Corinthians 2

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Paul tells the church he loves them and preaches the genuine gospel

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2 Corinthians 3

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Paul preaches the Gospel of glory that is unveiled to the believers which is contrasted with the fading glory of Moses’ face

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1 Corinthians 4

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The preaching of the Gospel leads to affliction but Paul continues to preach for the glory to be received in the future (4:17 - 18)

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2 Corinthians 5

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Paul’s motivation in proclaiming the message of reconciliation (5:11- 21) is to be pleasing to Jesus (5:9)

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2 Corinthians 6

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Paul tells the church that his life has been full of trials (6:1 - 13) and encourages them to abstain from worldliness (6:14 - 7:1)

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2 Corinthians 7

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Paul confronted the Corinthians only for the sake of their repentance (7:9)

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2 Corinthians 8 - 9

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Paul encourages the Corinthians to give to poor churches to prove their love for believers (8:24) and because God blesses a cheerful giver (9:7 - 8)

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2 Corinthians 10

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Paul transitions into defending his apostleship by reminding the Corinthians that Christ’s commendation trumps self-commendation (10:18)

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2 Corinthians 11

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Paul speaks of his selfless conduct toward the Corinthians and his persecutions

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2 Corinthians 12

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Paul speak of his vision, the thorn in the flesh, and his desire to be expended for their souls (12:15)

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2 Corinthians 13

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Paul encourages the church to regularly examine their standing in the faith