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           Introduction to Chapter 3 Earlier chapters described the Corinthians' response to Paul's earlier instructions. Here, Paul once again defends the legitimacy of his role as an apostle of Christ. He then compares the old covenant of the law of Moses with the new covenant of faith in Christ. The old covenant revealed human sinfulness, God's condemnation, and the death required to pay for sin. The new covenant brings God's forgiveness for sin to all who trust in Christ, making it possible to look on His glory and to begin to be changed by it into the image of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. This launches Paul into a description of the value of the gospel, in contrast to the struggles of earthly life.   ( https://www.bibleref.com/2-Corinthians/3/2-Corinthians-chapter-3.html) An Introduction, Verses  1-6 ,  TEANNIE 1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?   2  You your

           Introduction to Chapter 2 Second Corinthians continues uninterrupted from the previous chapter. Paul is explaining why he waited to come to Corinth. He wanted to see if they would side with him, or with the man who challenged his authority. They disciplined the man. He repented. Paul commands restoration and forgiveness. He then tells of failing to find Titus in Troas with news about them before transitioning into teaching that Christians are the aroma of Christ on earth, smelling of death to the perishing and life to those being saved. This will bring Paul back to the subject of his authority which we will see more of in chapter 3.  ( https://www.bibleref.com/2-Corinthians/1/2-Corinthians-chapter-1.html) An Introduction, Verses  1-4 ,  DESTINY So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit.   2  For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved.   3  That is why I wrote to you as I did so that when I do come, I w

                                    Introduction to Chapter 1 Second Corinthians is Paul's second biblical letter to the church he helped to establish in the Greek city of Corinth. Much has happened between him and the Corinthians since he wrote 1 Corinthians from the city of Ephesus about a year earlier. He has traveled to Corinth, had a painful and likely confrontational visit there, and has written another letter—now lost—in response to that visit. This letter comes after receiving news from his co-worker Titus about a change of heart among the Corinthians regarding Paul.  ( https://www.bibleref.com/2-Corinthians/1/2-Corinthians-chapter-1.html) God Offers Comfort to All, Verses  1-11 ,  TEANNIE This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. I am writing to God’s church in Corinth and to all of his holy people throughout Greece. 2  May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 3  All pr