The Second Epistle to the Corinthians (better known as 2nd Corinthians) is Paul's second letter (or epistle) to the people who were living in the Greek city of Corinth.
Outline[]
I. Intoduction
- A. Greetings (1:1-2)
- B. The God of all Comfort (1:3-11)
- C. Paul's Change of Plans (1:12-2:4)
II. Teachings
- A. Forgiveness for the Sinner (2:5-11)
- B. Ministers of the New Covenant (2:12-3:6)
- C. The Glory of the New Covenant (3:7-18)
- D. Treasures in Jars of Clay (4:1-18)
- E. Our Heavenly Dwelling (5:1-10)
- F. The Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11-6:2)
- G. Paul's Hardships (6:3-13)
- H. Do Not Be Yoked with Unbelievers (6:14-7:1)
- I. Paul's Joy (7:2-16)
- J. Generosity Encouraged (8:1-8:15)
- K. Titus Sent to Corinth (8:16-9:5)
- L. Sowing Generosity (9:6-15)
- M. Paul
- 1. Paul's Defense of His Ministry (10:1-18)
- 2. Paul and the False Apostles (11:1-15)
- 3. Paul Boasts About His Sufferings (11:16-33)
- 4. Paul's Vision and His Thorn (12:1-10)
- 5. Paul's Concern for the Corinthians (12:11-21)
- 1. Paul's Defense of His Ministry (10:1-18)
III. Closing
- A. Final Warnings (13:1-10)
- B. Final Greetings (13:11-14)