2 Corinthians
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The Christian is God's ambassador, with a spiritual and glorious ministry, finding in Christ consolation in all his sufferings and sufficiency for every testing.
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Titus had been commissioned by the Apostle to go from Ephesus to Corinth to enforce the instructions of the first Epistle. See II Corinthians 2:13; 7:6, 16; 8:6. For some reason his return had been delayed, a circumstance that caused Paul great anxiety. In the meanwhile the tumult at Ephesus had compelled the Apostle to leave that city, and he went to Troas to await his friend. When Titus did not arrive, Paul went on to Macedonia, where they met.
On the whole, the report was encouraging. The majority in the Corinthian church had accepted Paul’s instructions and had acted upon them. They were for the most part tenderly attached to him, though a party still resisted his authority, demanded letters of commendation from Jerusalem, accused him of vacillation, and boasted their pure Hebrew descent. It was largely for these that the Epistle was prepared; but we may be thankful for the criticisms which called it into existence. It is an unrivaled revelation of tenderness, self-sacrifice, and triumphant hope. —Through the Bible Day by Day
The Glory of the Ministry of the Gospel
Salutation, II Corinthians 1:1-2
I. A Career of Triumph in Christ, II Corinthians 1-7
1. Thanksgiving Because of Good News from Corinth, II Corinthians 1:3-7
2. Paul’s Deliverance from an Affliction unto Death, II Corinthians 1:8-11
3. His Sincerity in All His Dealings with the Corinthians, II Corinthians 1:12-2:11
4. The Vindication of His Authority, II Corinthians 2:12-3:18
5. The Character of His Ministry, II Corinthians 4:1-6:17
6. His Good Courage toward the Corinthians, II Corinthians 7:1-16
II. The Offering for the Church at Jerusalem, II Corinthians 8-9
1. The Liberality of the Macedonian Churches, II Corinthians 8:1-6
2. “Complete the Doing,” II Corinthians 8:7-15
3. Titus and Paul’s Other Helpers, II Corinthians 8:16-24
4. The Motive for and Reward of Benevolence, II Corinthians 9
III. The Apostle’s Final Vindication, II Corinthians 10-13
1. His Standing with the Corinthians, II Corinthians 10:1-11:15
2. His Labors, Sufferings and Spiritual Experience, II Corinthians 11:16-12:13
3. Announcement of a Third Visit, II Corinthians 12:14-13:10
Conclusion, II Corinthians 13:11-14 —Through the Bible Day by Day
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