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An introduction to 2 Corinthians.
Paul wrote his second inspired letter
to the Corinthians
some months after the congregation
received his first.
Titus had been sent to Corinth
to assist in the collection
for the brothers in Judea
and possibly also to observe
the Corinthians’ reaction
to Paul’s first inspired letter to them.
When Titus left Corinth,
he traveled to meet Paul.
Because Titus brought a good report,
Paul rejoiced
and wrote to the Corinthians yet again.
Second Corinthians has 13 chapters.
In chapter 1,
Paul refers to Jehovah
as “the Father of tender mercies
and the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our trials.”
In chapter 2,
Paul reassures the congregation
of his love for them,
mindful of the strong counsel he gave them
in his first inspired letter.
The wrongdoer who had been expelled
from the congregation
has now changed his ways
and should be forgiven and welcomed back.
In chapter 3,
Paul writes that being adequately qualified
as ministers comes from God.
Chapter 4 describes
the ministry of the new covenant
as a “treasure in earthen vessels.”
Although we are
simply imperfect earthen vessels,
the message we preach
can bring everlasting life to us
and to those who listen to us.
In chapter 5, Paul states:
“The love the Christ has compels us.”
We cannot accept
the extraordinary love of Christ
without feeling compelled to live for him.
His love motivates us to imitate his example.
Chapter 6 explains that fellowship
between one who is a true Christian
and one who is not
would be an uneven yoke.
It could result
only in harm to the Christian’s faith.
Chapter 7 contrasts godly sadness
with the sadness of the world.
Godly sadness results when a person
sees wrongdoing as a sin against God.
This moves the person to seek forgiveness
and turn from his wrong course.
The sadness of the world is different.
In this case,
although a person may be sad
that his wrongdoing was exposed,
he has no desire to gain God’s forgiveness.
In chapters 8 and 9,
Paul encourages the Corinthians
to follow through with the relief ministry
to help the brothers
experiencing adversity in Judea.
Did you know?
Paul used forms
of the same Greek word for “ministry”
to describe the preaching and teaching work
as well as the work of providing relief.
Thus, relief work is part
of a Christian’s sacred service to Jehovah.
Because of the bad influence
of false apostles,
arguments are set forth
in chapters 10 to 13
to counteract their teaching.
Paul reminds the congregation
that Scriptural truth
can overturn “strongly entrenched” doctrines,
practices, and attitudes
that reflect imperfect human wisdom.
As you read 2 Corinthians,
note how Jehovah, the God of all comfort,
strengthens and sustains his servants,
how genuine repentance
leads to friendship with God,
and how even fragile humans can proclaim
the good news of God’s Kingdom.

Introduction to 2 Corinthians