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2 CORINTHIANS

2 CORINTHIANS. “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.” –2Cor 4:5. Timeline of Corinthian Correspondence. First Visit to Corinth (Acts 18)- 50-51 A.D. Letter A : Paul’s first letter to Corinth (1Cor 5:9)

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2 CORINTHIANS

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  1. 2 CORINTHIANS “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.” –2Cor 4:5

  2. Timeline of Corinthian Correspondence • First Visit to Corinth (Acts 18)- 50-51 A.D. • Letter A: Paul’s first letter to Corinth (1Cor 5:9) • Visitors from Corinth- Chloe’s household and the 3 men • Corinthians letter to Paul • Letter B: Paul’s second letter. 1 Corinthians • Timothy visits Corinth and delivers Letter B (1Cor) • Second Visit to Corinth. Paul’s “Painful” visit (2Cor 2:1) • Letter C: Paul’s third letter. The “severe” letter (2Cor 2:3-4) • Receives report from Titus’ visit to Corinth (2Cor 7:13-16) • Letter D: Paul’s fourth letter. 2 Corinthians • Titus visits Corinth again and delivers Letter D • Letter E: 2 Corinthians 10-13 ??? • Third Visit to Corinth (Acts 20)- 56 A.D. (wrote Romans there) While in Ephesus 52-55 A.D. While in Macedonia55-56 A.D.

  3. What happened since 1 Corinthians? • Jewish Christians (possibly Judaizers) have come to town causing trouble • Letters of recommendation (2Cor 3:1) • Claimed apostleship (11:5, 13) • Were boldly authoritarian (2Cor 11:20-23) • Gained a following in the church in Corinth • Undermined Paul’s authority (2Cor 10:1-12) • Paul’s “painful” visit to Corinth (2Cor 2:1) • Paul’s “severe” letter written (2Cor 2:3-4; 7:8-13) • Receives report from Titus (2Cor 7:13-16)

  4. Simple Outline of the Book • Paul defends himself (1-7) • Collection for poor brothers (8-9) • A forceful vindication of his apostleship (10-13)

  5. Important Themes • Paul defends himself (1-7) • Theme verse: “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.” –2Cor 4:5 • The Glory of the New Covenant (3:7-18) • Paul’s hardships (6:3-13; 11:21-33) • The Collection for the poor brothers (8-9) • Sowing Generously (9:6-15) • A forceful vindication of his apostleship (10-13) • The False Apostles (11:5-15) • Paul’s strength in weakness (12:1-10)

  6. Other Significant Passages • God of Comfort (1:3-7) • Fragrance of Christ (2:14-16) • Ministry of Reconciliation (5:14-21) • Our Heavenly Dwelling (5:1-10)

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