2 Corinthians

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Chapter 1Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 1: The God of All Comfort

Paul opens his second letter to Corinth by praising the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. God comforts His people in every trouble so they can comfort others with the same comfort. Paul describes a time in Asia when the pressure was so great he despaired of life, yet it taught him to rely on God, who raises the dead. He explains that his change of travel plans was not fickle, because all God's promises are Yes in Christ, and God has sealed believers with His Spirit.

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Chapter 2Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 2: Forgive and Comfort

Paul explains that he did not visit again because he did not want to bring them more sorrow, and he wrote a letter with many tears out of love. A person in the church who had caused grief had been corrected by the majority, and now Paul urges them to forgive and comfort him and to confirm their love for him, so that he would not be overwhelmed by sorrow and Satan would not take advantage. Paul then thanks God, who always leads believers in triumph in Christ and spreads the fragrance of knowing Him everywhere.

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Chapter 3Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 3: From Glory to Glory

Paul says he needs no letters of recommendation, because the Corinthian believers themselves are his letter, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God on human hearts. He compares the old covenant, given on stone tablets with a glory that faded from Moses' face, to the new covenant of the Spirit, which has far greater and lasting glory. When anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom, and believers are being transformed into Christ's image from glory to glory.

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Chapter 4Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 4: Treasure in Clay Jars

Paul says that because God in mercy gave him this ministry, he does not lose heart. He refuses deceptive methods and openly proclaims the truth, preaching not himself but Jesus Christ as Lord. The same God who said light would shine out of darkness has shone in believers' hearts with the knowledge of His glory in the face of Christ. This treasure is held in clay jars, so that the power is clearly God's. Though afflicted, perplexed, and struck down, believers are not crushed or destroyed. Their outer self is wasting away, but their inner self is renewed day by day, as they look to the eternal things that are unseen.

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Chapter 5Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 5: A New Creation

Paul contrasts the earthly body, a tent that will be taken down, with the eternal home God has prepared in heaven. God has given the Spirit as a guarantee, so believers walk by faith, not by sight, and make it their aim to please the Lord, knowing all will appear before Christ's judgment seat. The love of Christ compels Paul, because Christ died for all so that those who live would live for Him. Anyone in Christ is a new creation. God reconciled the world to Himself through Christ and gave believers the ministry of reconciliation, so Paul pleads with people to be reconciled to God.

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Chapter 6Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 6: Now Is the Day

Paul urges the Corinthians not to receive God's grace in vain, because now is the acceptable time and the day of salvation. He describes how he and his co-workers have served God through great endurance, hardships, and sleepless nights, and also through purity, kindness, the Holy Spirit, and sincere love. They are sorrowful yet always rejoicing, poor yet making many rich, having nothing yet possessing everything. Paul has opened his heart wide to the Corinthians and asks them to open their hearts in return. He warns them not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, because they are the temple of the living God, who promises to be their Father.

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Chapter 7Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 7: Godly Sorrow

Paul calls the believers to cleanse themselves and grow in holiness because of God's promises. He asks them to open their hearts, assuring them of his love. When Paul came to Macedonia he was troubled on every side, but God, who comforts the downcast, comforted him through the arrival of Titus and the good news Titus brought. Paul's earlier letter had made the Corinthians sad, but he rejoices because their sorrow led them to repentance. Godly sorrow produces repentance that leads to salvation without regret, while worldly sorrow produces death. Titus was refreshed by them, and Paul is glad he has complete confidence in them.

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Chapter 8Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 8: Generous Giving

Paul tells the Corinthians about the churches of Macedonia, which, in severe trouble and deep poverty, gave generously and joyfully, even beyond their means. They first gave themselves to the Lord. Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in this grace of giving too, as they excel in faith, speech, knowledge, and love. He points to the Lord Jesus Christ, who was rich yet became poor for their sake, so that through His poverty they might become rich. Giving is acceptable according to what a person has, and the goal is fairness, so that each one's plenty can meet another's need. Paul is sending Titus and two trusted brothers to collect the gift honorably.

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Chapter 9Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 9: A Cheerful Giver

Paul writes that he has boasted about the Corinthians' readiness to give, and he is sending the brothers ahead so their gift will be ready as a willing offering and not something forced. Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will reap generously. Each person should give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under pressure, for God loves a cheerful giver. God is able to make all grace overflow, so that believers have enough for every good work. Their generosity will supply the needs of God's people and overflow in many thanksgivings to God. Paul ends with thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

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Chapter 10Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 10: Boast in the Lord

Paul appeals to the Corinthians by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. Some said he was bold in his letters but weak in person. Paul answers that, though believers live in the world, they do not fight with worldly weapons. Their weapons have divine power to tear down strongholds and to take every thought captive to obey Christ. His authority was given by the Lord for building them up, not tearing them down. Paul refuses to compare himself with those who measure themselves by themselves. He will boast only within the limits God assigned, and he hopes to preach the Good News in regions beyond them. Whoever boasts should boast in the Lord.

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Chapter 11Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 11: Paul's Hardships

Paul asks the Corinthians to bear with a little foolishness as he boasts. He is jealous for them with a godly jealousy, because he wants to present them to Christ with sincere, pure devotion. He fears that, as the serpent deceived Eve, their minds may be led astray by people preaching another Jesus. Paul preached to them free of charge, and he warns that false apostles disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, just as Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Then Paul lists his credentials: not achievements, but labors, dangers, hunger, sleepless nights, and daily concern for the churches. He boasts in his weakness, ending with his escape from Damascus in a basket.

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Chapter 12Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 12: Strength in Weakness

Paul describes a man in Christ who was caught up into paradise and heard things too sacred to tell. Though he could boast about such revelations, Paul chooses to boast only in his weakness. To keep him from becoming proud, he was given a thorn in the flesh. Three times he pleaded with the Lord to take it away, but the Lord answered that His grace is sufficient, for His power is made perfect in weakness. So Paul delights in weaknesses and hardships for Christ's sake, because when he is weak, then he is strong. Paul then explains that he seeks the Corinthians themselves, not their money, and he fears finding unrepented sin when he visits.

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Chapter 13Preschool–Grade 5

2 Corinthians 13: Grace, Love, and Fellowship

Paul tells the Corinthians that he is coming for a third visit, and every matter will be established by two or three witnesses. Christ was crucified in weakness but lives by the power of God, and Paul shares both that weakness and that power. He urges them to examine themselves to see whether they are in the faith and to recognize that Jesus Christ is in them. Paul prays that they will do what is right and grow toward maturity. He writes so that when he comes he will not have to be harsh. He closes by urging them to rejoice, aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree, and live in peace, with the grace of Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

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