Category Archives: 2 CORINTHIANS

Introduction 1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah) by the will of God, and Timothyourbrother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, and to all thesaints (God’s people) throughout Achaia (southern Greece): 2 Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our […]

Reaffirm Your Love 1 But I made up my mind not to grieve you with another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you grief [by a well-deserved rebuke], who then provides me enjoyment but the very one whom I have made sad? 3 And Iwrote this same thing to you, so that when I […]

Ministers of a New Covenant 1 Are we starting to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some [false teachers], letters of recommendation to you or from you? [No!] 2 You are our letter [of recommendation], written in our hearts, recognized and read by everyone. 3 You show that you are a letter from […]

Paul’s Apostolic Ministry 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouragednorlose our motivation. 2 But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating […]

The Temporal and Eternal 1 For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For indeed in thishousewe groan, longing to be clothed with our [immortal, eternal] […]

Their Ministry Commended 1 Working togetherwith Him,we strongly urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness]. 2 For He says, “At the acceptable time(the time of grace) Ilistened to you, AndIhelped you on the day of salvation.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, […]

Paul Reveals His Heart 1 Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life–a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God. 2 Make room for usin your hearts;we have wronged no one, we […]

Great Generosity 1 Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute]; 2 for during an ordeal of severe distress, their abundant joy and their deep poverty [together] overflowed in the wealth of their […]

God Gives Most 1 Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem]; 2 for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them thatAchaia has been prepared […]

Paul Describes Himself 1 Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ–I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent! 2 I ask that when I do come I will not be driven to the boldness that I […]