New TestamentPauline Epistle
2 Corinthians Chapter Summaries
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter, defending his apostleship while teaching about ministry in weakness.
13
Chapters
257
Total Verses
Paul the Apostle
Author
AD 56
Date Written
Book Outline
Paul's Ministry
1:1-7:16Defense and reconciliation
Collection
8:1-9:15Generous giving
Paul's Apostleship
10:1-13:14Defense and warning
All 13 Chapters
Paul's Ministry
1
2 Corinthians 1: Comfort in Affliction
24 versesPaul speaks of God's comfort in troubles
2
2 Corinthians 2: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
17 versesEncouragement to forgive the repentant offender
3
2 Corinthians 3: Ministry of the Spirit
18 versesContrast between the old and new covenants
4
2 Corinthians 4: Treasure in Earthen Vessels
18 versesPaul’s perseverance despite hardships
5
2 Corinthians 5: New Creation in Christ
21 versesThe ministry of reconciliation through Christ
6
2 Corinthians 6: Paul’s Hardships and Appeal
18 versesPaul’s sufferings and call to holiness
7
2 Corinthians 7: Joy Over Repentance
16 versesPaul’s joy over the Corinthians’ repentance
Collection
Paul's Apostleship
10
2 Corinthians 10: Paul’s Defense of His Ministry
18 versesPaul defends his apostolic authority
11
2 Corinthians 11: Paul’s Hardships Detailed
33 versesPaul recounts his sufferings for Christ
12
2 Corinthians 12: Paul’s Thorn and Revelations
21 versesPaul’s visions and his weakness
13
2 Corinthians 13: Final Exhortations
14 versesPaul’s closing warnings and blessings
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Key Themes
MinistryComfortWeaknessReconciliationGenerosityApostleship
Key Verses
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”2 Corinthians 5:17
“My grace is sufficient for thee.”2 Corinthians 12:9
“God loveth a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:7