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2 Corinthians

Written by Paul

The Author

PaulChristianity's most unlikely apostle — this letter is his most personal and vulnerable

Universally accepted as written by the Paul. Some scholars think it may combine two or more letters, but Pauline authorship is undisputed.

Written

~56 AD

Audience

The church in — after a painful visit and a harsh letter

Purpose

To defend his apostleship, reconcile with the church, and prepare for his next visit

What's It About?

Second Corinthians is Paul at his most raw. He's been through beatings, shipwrecks, and betrayal — and now some people in are questioning whether he's even legit. This letter swings between tender reconciliation and fierce self-defense. It's where 'power is made perfect in weakness' comes from.

Key Themes

Life Topics

Depression

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