2 corinthians outline


1. Paul Reconciles with the Corinthians (1:1-7:16)

a. Introduction (1:1-11)

i. Paul Greets the Corinthians (1:1-2)

ii. The God of All Comfort (1:3-11)

b. Paul’s Integrity (1:12-2:11)

i. Paul’s Changed Plans (1:12-2:4)

ii. Forgiveness for the Offender (2:5-11)

c. Paul’s Ministry (2:12-6:10)

i. Triumph in Christ (2:12-17)

ii. Ministers of a New Covenant (3:1-18)

iii. The Light of the Gospel (4:1-6)

iv. Treasure in Jars of Clay (4:7-18)

v. Our Eternal Dwelling (5:1-10)

vi. Ambassadors for Christ (5:11-21)

vii. Hardships and God’s Grace (6:1-10)

d. Paul’s Exhortation (6:11-7:16)

i. Open Your Hearts (6:11-13)

ii. Do Not Be Unequally Yoked with Unbelievers (6:14-18)

iii. Paul’s Joy in the Corinthians (7:1-16)

2. The Collection for Jerusalem (8:1-9:15)

a. Generosity Commended (8:1-15)

b. Titus Commended (8:16-24)

c. God Loves a Cheerful Giver (9:1-15)

3. Paul’s Final Challenge (10:1-13:14)

a. Paul’s Apostolic Authority (10:1-12:21)

i. Let Him Who Boasts Boast in the Lord (10:1-18)

ii. Paul and the False Apostles (11:1-15)

iii. Paul’s Suffering and Service (11:16-33)

iv. Paul’s Revelation (12:1-4)

v. Paul’s Thorn and God’s Grace (12:5-10)

vi. Concern for the Corinthians (12:11-21)

b. Examine Yourselves (13:1-10)

c. Benediction and Farewell (13:11-14)



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