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Commentaries for the book of 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 1

• A Personal Greeting (1:1-2)
• Praise for Divine Encouragement in Times of Trouble (1:3-7)
• Encouragement in the Midst of Suffering (1:3-6)
• A Secure Hope (1:7)
• News of a Near-Death Experience in Asia (1:8-11)
• Paul Defends His Ministry (1:12--7:16)
• The Corinthians' Complaints (1:12--2:4)

2 Corinthians 2

• Church Discipline and Forgiveness (2:5-11)
• Evangelism in Troas (2:12-17)

2 Corinthians 3

• Paul's Letter of Recommendation (3:1-3)
• Qualifications for Ministry (3:4-6)
• The Superiority of the New Covenant Ministry (3:7-11)
• The Superiority of the New Covenant Minister (3:12-18)

2 Corinthians 4

• Setting Forth the Truth Plainly (4:1-6)
• God's Power Is Made Known Through Ministerial Hardships (4:7-12)
• A Faith That Prompts Outspokenness (4:13-18)

2 Corinthians 5

• The Christian Hope Beyond the Grave (5:1-5)
• The Expectation of Eternal Life with Christ (5:6-10)
• Fear of the Lord Motivates Ministry (5:11-13)
• Christ's Love Compels Service (5:14-17)
• A Ministry of Reconciliation (5:18-21)

2 Corinthians 6

• A Plea Not to Take God's Goodness for Granted (6:1-3)
• Paul's Ministry Credentials (6:4-10)
• A Plea for the Corinthians' Affection (6:11-13)
• Unequal Yoking with Unbelievers (6:14--7:1)

2 Corinthians 7

• A Second Plea for Affection (7:2)
• Joy in the Midst of Distress (7:3-7)
• News of the Corinthians' Obedience (7:8-11)
• Paul's Parental Pride in the Corinthians Proves True (7:12-16)

2 Corinthians 8

• The Macedonian Believers Model Generosity (8:1-5)
• Paul Sets Forth Guidelines and Models of Christian Stewardship (8:1--9:15)
• Paul Urges Titus to Finish the Work (8:6)
• The Corinthians Are Challenged to Excel in Giving (8:7)
• Paul Tests the Corinthians' Love (8:8-9)
• The Corinthians Should Make Good Their Pledge (8:10-11)
• Guidelines for Giving (8:11-15)
• Paul Sends a Team in Advance of His Coming (8:16-24)

2 Corinthians 9

• Paul Employs Some Reverse Psychology (9:1-5)
• The Results of Generous Giving (9:6-15)

2 Corinthians 10

• Spiritual Weaponry (10:1-6)
• Paul Tackles His Opponents: (10:1--13:11)
• A Proper Use of Authority (10:7-11)
• Legitimate Spheres of Boasting (10:12-18)

2 Corinthians 11

• Paul Unmasks His Opponents (11:1-21)
• Paul Matches His Opponents' Boasting (11:21--12:10)

2 Corinthians 12

• The Matter Is Summed Up (12:11-18)
• Paul Threatens Punishment on His Next Visit (12:19--13:4)

2 Corinthians 13

• Paul Calls for Congregational Self-Examination (13:5-11)
• Closing Exhortation and Greetings (13:12-13)

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