Second Epistle To The Corinthians - Structure

Structure

The book is usually divided as follows:

  • 1:1-11 – Greeting
  • 1:12 - 7:16 – Paul defends his actions and apostleship, affirming his affection for the Corinthians.
  • 8:1 - 9:15 – Instructions for the collection for the poor in the Jerusalem church.
  • 10:1 - 13:10 – A polemic defense of his apostleship
  • 13:11-14 – Closing greetings

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