The Book of 2 Corinthians
God's power is made perfect in weakness.
- Author
- The apostle Paul
- Date
- c. AD 55–56
- Chapters
- 13
- Genre
- Paul's Letters
Summary
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter. Having faced opposition in Corinth, he opens his heart about the joys and hardships of ministry and the comfort God gives in suffering.
Paul describes believers as a new creation and ambassadors of reconciliation, encourages generous giving, and defends his apostleship against rivals who boasted in their own strength. His answer is to boast in his weaknesses, because Christ told him, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Outline
- Chapters 1–7 — Paul's ministry of reconciliation
- Chapters 8–9 — Generous giving
- Chapters 10–13 — Paul defends his apostleship
Key Themes
Key Verses
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Start reading 2 CorinthiansBut he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.