The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians
by Paul the Apostle · Πρὸς Κορινθίους Β
Assigned by 1 of the 9 reading lists, catalogue entry only
- Written
- c. 55-56 CE
- Era
- Roman Empire
- Form
- Scripture
- Language
- Greek
- Length
- Short · 20 ppunder 120 pages
- Difficulty
- Demanding3 of 5 for a first-year reader
We recommendThe New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha, New Revised Standard VersionOxford University Press, 2018Standard study edition; the notes explain the letter's abrupt changes of tone and possible composite origin.
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Written from Macedonia after a painful visit to Corinth and a severe letter now lost, this is the most personal of Paul's letters. In its first part he explains his change of travel plans, describes his ministry as a treasure in clay jars and a ministry of reconciliation, and rejoices at the Corinthians' repentance. Chapters 8 and 9 appeal for the collection for the poor in Jerusalem. The last four chapters turn sharply to attack rival super-apostles, and Paul boasts, as a fool, of his sufferings, his vision of the third heaven and the thorn in his flesh.
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