2 Corinthians
New Testament letter
2 Corinthians is the second of two letters from the apostle Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, preserved in the New Testament.
Written around 55-56 CE, it is more personal and emotionally intense than 1 Corinthians, with Paul defending his apostolic authority and ministry against critics.
The letter contains famous passages about Christian suffering, the nature of ministry, and cheerful giving.
The pastor quoted 2 Corinthians 12:9 about strength in weakness.
Biblical letter-writer
- PaulineOf the apostle
- New TestamentSecond biblical division
- BibleChristian sacred writings
- letterWritten symbol or message
canon · apostle · church · Macedonia · Titus · collection · correspondence · greeting
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- ministryClergy's work or state department
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- GodSupreme spiritual authority
restoration · peace · new creation · Christ · appeal · message · entreaty · mediation
Comfort during distress
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- solaceRelief from distress
- afflictionCause of ongoing distress
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
compassion · relief · support · hope · strength · reassurance · peace · mercy
Cause of ongoing distress
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- tribulationState of great distress
- weaknessDeficiency in force
thorn in flesh · trial · endurance · imprisonment · beatings · shipwreck · stoning · danger
Excessive self-praise
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- legitimacyLawful or rightful status
- signsDisplays conveying information
wonders · vision · revelation · Paradise · foolishness · commendation · weakness · power
Gathered set of items
- JerusalemTriply sacred ancient capital
- MacedoniaAncient realm, modern nation
- givingTransferring to another
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
abundance · seed · harvest · equality · poverty · wealth · contribution · saints
Office of religious messenger
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- serviceAid or maintenance
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- preachingDelivering moral discourse
clay jars · treasure · glory · veil · Moses · boldness · transformation · competence
Paul
Biblical letter-writer
- PaulineOf the apostle
- New TestamentSecond biblical division
- BibleChristian sacred writings
letter · canon · apostle · church · Macedonia · Titus · collection · correspondence · greeting · benediction
forgiveness
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- ministryClergy's work or state department
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
God · restoration · peace · new creation · Christ · appeal · message · entreaty · mediation · unity
consolation
Comfort during distress
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- solaceRelief from distress
- afflictionCause of ongoing distress
sympathy · compassion · relief · support · hope · strength · reassurance · peace · mercy · grace
affliction
Cause of ongoing distress
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- tribulationState of great distress
weakness · thorn in flesh · trial · endurance · imprisonment · beatings · shipwreck · stoning · danger · distress
boasting
Excessive self-praise
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- legitimacyLawful or rightful status
signs · wonders · vision · revelation · Paradise · foolishness · commendation · weakness · power · authenticity
collection
Gathered set of items
- JerusalemTriply sacred ancient capital
- MacedoniaAncient realm, modern nation
- givingTransferring to another
grace · abundance · seed · harvest · equality · poverty · wealth · contribution · saints · readiness
apostleship
Office of religious messenger
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- serviceAid or maintenance
- gospelSacred choral tradition
preaching · clay jars · treasure · glory · veil · Moses · boldness · transformation · competence · servant