Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will,and Timothyourbrother: To God’s church at Corinth,with all the saints who are throughout Achaia. 2 Grace to you and peacefrom…

1 In fact, I made up my mind about this:I would not come to you on another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you pain, then who will cheer…

Living Letters 1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter,…

The Light of the Gospel 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy,we do not give up. 2 Instead, we have renounced shameful secret things, not…

Our Future after Death 1 For we know that if our temporary, earthly dwellingis destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwellingin the heavens,not made with hands. 2…

1 Working togetherwith Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.” 2 For He says: I heard you in an acceptable time, and I helped you…

1 Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises,let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit,completing our sanctificationin the fear of God. Joy and Repentance 2…

Appeal to Complete the Collection 1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churchesof Macedonia: 2 During a severe testing by affliction, their…

Motivations for Giving 1 Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you. 2 For I know your eagerness, and I brag about…

Paul’s Apostolic Authority 1 Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ — I who am humble among you in person but…