2 Corinthians: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read 2 Corinthians one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About 2 CorinthiansPermalink

2 Corinthians reveals the heart of gospel ministry through suffering, reconciliation, generosity, weakness, and apostolic integrity.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Epistle

Chapters

13

Chapter index

2 Corinthians, chapter by chapterPermalink

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01

Comfort and ministryPermalink

2 Corinthians 1–7 · Affliction, reconciliation, new covenant ministry, and appeal

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02

GenerosityPermalink

2 Corinthians 8–9 · Grace-shaped giving for the saints

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03

Weakness and authorityPermalink

2 Corinthians 10–13 · Paul defends ministry through weakness

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