{"id":2532,"date":"2024-01-13T17:21:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T16:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=2532"},"modified":"2026-06-03T01:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:30:21","slug":"introduction-2-corinthians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=2532","title":{"rendered":"Introduction 2.Corinthians"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2532_def71e-bc{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2532_def71e-bc .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2532_def71e-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2532_def71e-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2532_def71e-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2532_def71e-bc .kt-btn-wrap-0 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_1cc504-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2532_1cc504-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2532_1cc504-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2532_1cc504-dc\">Introduction to the second letter to the Corinthians<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The 47th book of the Bible, the 8th in the New Testament<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_ce91fe-2f .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_ce91fe-2f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2532_ce91fe-2f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul wrote the Second Letter to the Corinthians not long after his first letter, probably as early as 56 AD from Macedonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a very personal letter in which the apostle reveals much about himself, his life, his ministry, and even his emotions and inclinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for this is the attacks and slander against Paul by certain individuals in the Corinthian church, and his primary intention is to resolve the strained relationship. Just as Jesus reconciled people to God through his death, so too should unity be established throughout the Bride of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The letter provides us with a model for the character and attitude of a servant of God and offers encouragement and comfort in the face of attacks and afflictions that all followers of Christ must likely experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though his ministry has already achieved great success and is marked by signs and wonders, Paul does not boast about himself but emphasizes his own weakness, through which the power of God can be made effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, in 2 Corinthians we find teaching on joyful and voluntary giving and on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But also a warning against the danger of deception, even within the church, and the necessity for Christians to distance themselves from false influences and the \u201csystem of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_df3bfe-ff .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_df3bfe-ff .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2532_df3bfe-ff\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outline of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_5b24a3-f1 .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_5b24a3-f1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2532_5b24a3-f1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 1:1\u20132:13 \u2013 Introduction and the Apostle\u2019s Personal Testimony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 2:14\u20137:16 \u2013 Justification and Discussions on Christian Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 8:1\u20139:15 \u2013 Report and Planned Procedure for a Collection for the Needy Brethren in Jerusalem and Judea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters 10:1\u201313:13 \u2013 Defense and True Meaning of the Apostolic Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_24fea9-bc .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_24fea9-bc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2532_24fea9-bc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2532_e44bf1-3f\"><strong>Content of the second letter to the Corinthians<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_5b2423-9a .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2532_5b2423-9a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2532_5b2423-9a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-1\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 1<\/strong><\/a><br>Sender<br><strong>I. The Apostle\u2019s Defense Against Accusations; Personal Disputes (1:12\u20132:17)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-2\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 2<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-3\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 3<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>II. The glory of the new covenant and the apostolic ministry amid outward poverty and persecution (3:1\u20136:10)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-4\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 4<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-5\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 5<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-6\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 6<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>III. Exhortation to a Pure Christian Life (6:11\u20137:1)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-7\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 7<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>IV. The Apostle\u2019s Joy over Reconciliation with the Church and over the Willing and Repentant Attitude of the Corinthians (7:2\u201316)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-8\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 8<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>V. The Collection for the Needy Early Church in Jerusalem (Chapters 8\u20139)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-9\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 9<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-10\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 10<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>VI. Paul Defends His Apostolic Authority and Ministry Against His Judaizing Opponents (10:1\u201312:18)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-11\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 11<\/strong><\/a><br>Why and by what right the Apostle boasts of himself<br>The glory of his selfless (unpaid) ministry in contrast to his opponents who work in the service of Satan<br>The Apostle\u2019s Repeated (Harsh) Plea for Forgiveness for His Foolish Boasting<br>The Apostle\u2019s Boasting in Light of His Life Experiences<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-12\"><strong>2. Corinthians chapter 12<\/strong><\/a><br>A Reference to the Corinthians\u2019 Wrongdoing<br>An Announcement of the Apostle\u2019s Imminent Arrival; A Rejection of Slander<br><strong>VII. Final Exhortations to the Church (12:19\u201313:13)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lionofjudah.info\/?p=1595#2-corinthians-chapter-13\"><strong>2. 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