2 Corinthians

🏛️ Historical context

After a painful visit and a letter "written with many tears", the relationship with Corinth had been strained by preachers who discredited Paul.

🔙 Background

It continues the relationship of 1 Corinthians; it probably gathers several letters or fragments.

🧭 Structure of the book

⭐ Key events and teachings

1. 1God comforts us so that we may comfort others (ch. 1)
2. 2"We have this treasure in earthen vessels" (4:7)
3. 3"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation" (5:17)
4. 4The ministry of reconciliation (5:18-20)
5. 5"God loves a cheerful giver" (9:7)
6. 6"My grace is sufficient for you; my power is made perfect in weakness" (12:9)

🏷️ Main themes

📖 Verses to memorize

• 2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God and not of us.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away. Behold all things are made new.
• 2 Corinthians 5:20For Christ therefore we are ambassadors, God as it were exhorting by us, for Christ, we beseech you, be reconciled to God.
• 2 Corinthians 9:7Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me: My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

💭 For reflection

• Which weakness of mine can become a place for God's grace?
• With whom do I need to be reconciled?

A very personal letter in which Paul defends his ministry and speaks of his weakness, through which God's power is shown. It encourages reconciliation and generosity toward the poor.