The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

SECOND CORINTHIANS

REASON:

Second Corinthians was written by Paul as a defense of himself in response to the group of "super apostles". He wanted to encourage them in their offering for Jerusalem and to remind them of their victory in Christ.

THEME:
Victory in Christ.

KEY VERSE:

"But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere." (2:14 ESV)

SPLIT:

Paul's Defense of Himself (1-7), The Poor in Jerusalem (8-9), Paul's Attack on Others (10-13)

KEY WORDS:
Comfort, Affliction, Confidence, Weakness