2 Corinthians (KJV)
13 chapters · 257 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.
About the Book of 2 Corinthians
Second Corinthians is Paul's personal defense of his apostolic ministry amid criticism and rival teachers. It reflects deeply on suffering, comfort, reconciliation, and generous giving in the service of Christ.
- Genre
- Epistle
- Author
- The apostle Paul
- First audience
- The church in Corinth
How to read it: Read with attention to the strained relationship behind it; mind the occasion and the emotional, sometimes ironic, tone.
It opens: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:” (2 Corinthians 1:1)
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Key verses in 2 Corinthians
The verses of 2 Corinthians that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Read 2 Corinthians with a guide
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- 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting21 days on humility, prayer and seeking God1 of 21 days in 2 Corinthians
- Grief & Hope7 days of comfort when you are grieving1 of 7 days in 2 Corinthians
- Harvest & Thanksgiving7 days on gratitude, firstfruits and generosity1 of 7 days in 2 Corinthians
- Identity in Christ7 days on who God says you are1 of 7 days in 2 Corinthians
- Money & Generosity7 days on contentment and open-handed living1 of 7 days in 2 Corinthians