2 Corinthians- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: Paul
• Audience: Believers in Corinth
• Original Greek Name: Β΄ Κορινθίους
• Translated Hebrew Name: קורינתיאנס בּ
• Common English Name: 2 Corinthians
• Transliteration: B΄ Korinthious
• Meaning: 2 Corinthians
• Date Created: c 55-57 CE
• Content Reference Time: c 55-57 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • Paul
  • Timothy
  • Titus
  • False teachers
• Key Themes:
  • Explanation of Paul's actions (2 Corinthians 1:1-2:11)
  • Defense of Paul's service (2 Corinthians 2:12-9:15)
  • Defense of Paul's authority (2 Corinthians 10:1-13:14)
• Date Canonized: c 108-117 CE
• Abstract:

  The book of 2 Corinthians is Paul's second letter to the community of believers that he founded in the city of Corinth.  Teachers who oppose Paul’s message have attacked his authority and credibility, and Paul writes to the believers in Corinth to encourage them to remain faithful to his instruction.  Paul highlights his dependence upon the Messiah amid trials and affliction and urges the Corinthians to do so as well.  He affirms his teachings on issues from his previous letter, encourages the believers to live holy lives, and addresses some additional problems in Corinth.  Paul concludes his letter by challenging the Corinthians to "test themselves to see if they are in the faith" and to recognize that Paul, himself, does not fail such a test.

• Location Created: Macedonia
• Content Location: Corinth, Jerusalem
• Teaches:
  • G-d is faithful through all of our trials.
  • The community must discipline those involved in immorality or false teaching.
  • G-d's faithfulness gives us hope in the midst of our trials.
  • Sound doctrine must be maintained in the community.
• Chapters: 13
• Verses: 257