What is 2 Corinthians about?

In 1 Corinthians Paul wrote to rebuke the church of its sins expressed in divisions, lawsuits, immorality, questionable practices, and abuses at the Lord’s Table, not to mention abuses of spiritual gifts. Since that time, the church had been racked by false teachers who said that Paul was not an apostle, and that he was arrogant, unimpressive in appearance and speech, dishonest, and lacking in love for the Corinthians. Paul had sent Titus to Corinth to deal with these difficulties, and when Titus returned, Paul wrote a letter expressing his thankfulness for the attitude of repentance of the majority, and to appeal to the rebellious minority to accept his apostleship. The book is an extended defense of Paul’s character and calling as an apostle.

Who wrote the book of 2 Corinthians?

There is not doubt among the scholars of the Pauline authorship of this book. It begins, “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth” (2 Cor. 1:1).

When did Paul write 2 Corinthians?

Paul probably wrote 2 Corinthians from Philippi in A.D. 56 (Acts 20:1–3).

What is the focus of 2 Corinthians?

One of the major themes of 2 Corinthians is Paul’s defense of his apostolic office. This is especially evident in chapters 10–13. Many false apostles had risen in Corinth, and Paul had to discredit them, while establishing his own credibility.

What is the key word in 2 Corinthians?

The key word is comfort, which Paul extended to the people, and also to himself. In his letter, Paul showed his physical weakness, weariness, and pain. But it was more than just physical tribulation; there were spiritual and emotional pressures that pushed Paul to the breaking point. It was here that he needed the comfort that only God could give him.

What are the key verses in 2 Corinthians?

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ” (2 Cor. 1:3–5).

Elmer Towns, Bible Answers for Almost All Your Questions (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2003).