The book of 2 Corinthians
The Book of 2 Corinthians
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
The book of 2 Corinthians tells us about Paul's quick trip to Corinth to see if he could remedy the situation at the church. After writing 1 Corinthians he continued his ministry at Ephesus and heard that his letter had not completely accomplished its purpose.
A group of men had come to Corinth claiming to be apostles. They were false teachers who were challenging Paul's personal integrity and authority as an apostle, among other things.
In light of this situation, Paul goes to Corinth to try and fix everything and ultimately does not accomplish his purpose. When Paul leaves and returns to Ephesus (to continue his ministry) he wrote the Corinthians a severe letter "out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears" (2:4).
The urgent letter ended up bringing its intended results via a report from Titus stating that the improved situation at Corinth was a direct result of the 2 Corinthians letter by Paul.
Who wrote the book of 2 Corinthians?
The author of 2 Corinthians is the apostle Paul, with Timothy's assistance (1:1).
Who is the audience?
The church in Corinth.
Timeframe 2 Corinthians was written:
Written sometime around AD 55.
"In short" (One sentence summary):
Paul defends his ministry to the troubled Corinthian church.
Fun facts about 2 Corinthians/Did you know?
Paul never identifies his "thorn in the flesh," though some speculate it may have been bad eyesight, temptations, even physical unattractiveness.
