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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