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The Epistles to the Corinthians

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Epistles to the Epistles to the Corinthians Corinthians

Author: St Paul Author: St Paul

When & Where:When & Where: 1 Corinthians in Ephesus, year A.D. 57 during 1 Corinthians in Ephesus, year A.D. 57 during

St Paul Third Missionary Trip and delivered by St Paul Third Missionary Trip and delivered by Timothy, Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus. Timothy, Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus.

2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians in Macedonia, yr A.D. 57 during in Macedonia, yr A.D. 57 during St Paul Third Missionary Trip and delivered by St Paul Third Missionary Trip and delivered by TitusTitus

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The Pauline Epistles The Pauline Epistles

Categories:Categories: a)a) Eschatological Epistles:Eschatological Epistles: 1- 1st Thessalonians [our believe & eternal life are 1- 1st Thessalonians [our believe & eternal life are

based on the Second coming (Christ return)]based on the Second coming (Christ return)] 2- 2nd Thessalonians [Signs of Christ return]2- 2nd Thessalonians [Signs of Christ return]

b) Stereological (Chief) Epistles:b) Stereological (Chief) Epistles: 3- 1st Corinthians [Church unity in Christ]3- 1st Corinthians [Church unity in Christ] 4- 2nd Corinthians [Reconciliation through Christ] 4- 2nd Corinthians [Reconciliation through Christ] 5- Galatians [Freedom in Christ]5- Galatians [Freedom in Christ] 6- Romans [The righteous of God through Christ 6- Romans [The righteous of God through Christ

Salvation]Salvation]

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The Pauline Epistles The Pauline Epistles

Categories:Categories: c) Captivity ( Prison) Epistles:c) Captivity ( Prison) Epistles: 7- Ephesians [7- Ephesians [Christ is the head of His united body Christ is the head of His united body

(Church = Jews +gentiles) & (heavenly + earthy members)] (Church = Jews +gentiles) & (heavenly + earthy members)] 8- Philippians [Joy in Christ]8- Philippians [Joy in Christ] 9- Colossians [Sufficiency in Christ]9- Colossians [Sufficiency in Christ] 10- Philemon [in God, we all are one family]10- Philemon [in God, we all are one family]

c) Pastoral Epistles:c) Pastoral Epistles: 11- Hebrews [Superiority of Christ over Judaism]11- Hebrews [Superiority of Christ over Judaism] 12- 1st Timothy [Affirmation of truth in Christ]12- 1st Timothy [Affirmation of truth in Christ] 13- 2nd Timothy [Faithfulness to Christ] 13- 2nd Timothy [Faithfulness to Christ] 14- Titus [Standards for serving Christ] 14- Titus [Standards for serving Christ]

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Direct motive behind writing the epistle Direct motive behind writing the epistle The unpleasant news reaching St Paul concerning the The unpleasant news reaching St Paul concerning the

division among the believers from Jews and Gentiles division among the believers from Jews and Gentiles was the reason. Some took the side of Paul and some was the reason. Some took the side of Paul and some took the side of Cephas others for Apollos and the rest took the side of Cephas others for Apollos and the rest for Christ. for Christ.

The Corinthian Church was founded by Paul then The Corinthian Church was founded by Paul then Apollos visited the city causing some to take his side as Apollos visited the city causing some to take his side as he was well versed and mighty in the Scriptures, then he was well versed and mighty in the Scriptures, then came some from Jerusalem wanting to make the came some from Jerusalem wanting to make the Christians a sect from the Jews. Those coming from Christians a sect from the Jews. Those coming from Jerusalem claimed that St Paul had no rights to teach Jerusalem claimed that St Paul had no rights to teach about freedom and denied him his apostolic rights about freedom and denied him his apostolic rights adding that his teachings are contradicting with those of adding that his teachings are contradicting with those of Cephas (Peter the Apostle) Ch1-Ch4. .Cephas (Peter the Apostle) Ch1-Ch4. .

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Contents Contents IntroductionIntroduction: Ch1:1-9 St Paul introduces himself : Ch1:1-9 St Paul introduces himself

and thanks God for the gifts that God grant to and thanks God for the gifts that God grant to them. them.

First Section:First Section:Ch1:10-Ch 4:21 Reproaching the Corinthians for Ch1:10-Ch 4:21 Reproaching the Corinthians for the divisions among them and defending his the divisions among them and defending his serviceservice

Many divisions among the believers and Many divisions among the believers and seemingly they formed separated groups:seemingly they formed separated groups:

11stst group says “We’re of Paul” group says “We’re of Paul” 22ndnd says “We’re of Apollos” says “We’re of Apollos” 33rdrd says “We are of Cephas” says “We are of Cephas” 44thth says “We are of Christ” Ch1:12, 3:23, 11:18. says “We are of Christ” Ch1:12, 3:23, 11:18.

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the CorinthiansCorinthians

First SectionFirst Section:: As a result Paul asked them “Is Christ divided? As a result Paul asked them “Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?” Ch1:13 and “21 baptized in the name of Paul?” Ch1:13 and “21 Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: 22 whether Paul or Apollos or are yours: 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours. 23 And present or things to come—all are yours. 23 And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s” Ch3:21-23you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s” Ch3:21-23

Paul also defended himself and his ministry Paul also defended himself and his ministry Ch4.Ch4.

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Second Section: Second Section: A number of rules and set of advices related to the social A number of rules and set of advices related to the social

life of the Corinthians (Ch5-Ch10) life of the Corinthians (Ch5-Ch10) aa-Sexual immortality and adultery and the necessity of -Sexual immortality and adultery and the necessity of

avoiding evil doers, Ch5.avoiding evil doers, Ch5. bb-A man and his father’s wife, “-A man and his father’s wife, “put away from yourselves put away from yourselves

the evil personthe evil person”( no evil yeast in the Church of ”( no evil yeast in the Church of Corinthians).Corinthians).

cc-Disagreement among Christians were judged by non--Disagreement among Christians were judged by non-Christian lawsuits, St. Paul spoke them about the must Christian lawsuits, St. Paul spoke them about the must of judging their disputes by saints, Ch6:1-11.of judging their disputes by saints, Ch6:1-11.

dd-Repeated the sexual immorality issue and the reasons -Repeated the sexual immorality issue and the reasons for which it is unlawful, Ch6:12 for which it is unlawful, Ch6:12

ee-Marriage versus celibacy (Virgins), Ch7. -Marriage versus celibacy (Virgins), Ch7. = Married life and its rights, Ch7:1-9. = Married life and its rights, Ch7:1-9. = The necessity of not breaking the marriage sacrament, = The necessity of not breaking the marriage sacrament, Ch7:10-24. Ch7:10-24.

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Second Section: Second Section: = Leading a celibate life and its advantages, Ch7:20-38. = Leading a celibate life and its advantages, Ch7:20-38. = Second marriage, Ch7:39-40. = Second marriage, Ch7:39-40.

ff-Relationships between believers and pagans, Ch8--Relationships between believers and pagans, Ch8-Ch10. The food sacrificed to the idols, Christians were Ch10. The food sacrificed to the idols, Christians were invited by non-believers for special feasts, and St. Paul invited by non-believers for special feasts, and St. Paul enticed them not to lead the weak into temptation or sin enticed them not to lead the weak into temptation or sin ““Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fallhim to fall” Ch8:13. ” Ch8:13.

gg-Revisit his defense for his ministry showing that he -Revisit his defense for his ministry showing that he didn’t use his freedom in a way that may lead others into didn’t use his freedom in a way that may lead others into temptation, Ch9. “temptation, Ch9. “Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?of my work in the Lord?” Ch9:1. “” Ch9:1. “Though I am free and Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possiblewin as many as possible” Ch9:19. ” Ch9:19.

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Second Section: Second Section: hh-Dealing with non-believers, baptism into Moses in the -Dealing with non-believers, baptism into Moses in the

cloud and the sea, Idol Feasts and the Lord's Supper, cloud and the sea, Idol Feasts and the Lord's Supper, ““Everything is permissible for meEverything is permissible for me” Ch6:12-. ” Ch6:12-.

Third Section:Third Section: Good manners in Worship, Spiritual gifts, overlooking Good manners in Worship, Spiritual gifts, overlooking

love as the foundation of leading a spiritual life Ch11-love as the foundation of leading a spiritual life Ch11-Ch14 Ch14

aa-Propriety in Worship, Ch11:2-34. = Some of the -Propriety in Worship, Ch11:2-34. = Some of the believers allowed their wives to pray with their heads believers allowed their wives to pray with their heads uncovered (following the ways of unbelievers) Ch11:2-uncovered (following the ways of unbelievers) Ch11:2-16. = Accepting the sacraments while unworthy Ch11:17-16. = Accepting the sacraments while unworthy Ch11:17-34. Waiting for each others, as the rich used to speak out 34. Waiting for each others, as the rich used to speak out of what food they brought while the poor starve. of what food they brought while the poor starve.

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Third Section:Third Section: bb-Spiritual gifts Ch12:Ch14. = The nature of a Spiritual Gift -Spiritual gifts Ch12:Ch14. = The nature of a Spiritual Gift

and the purpose of which Ch12:1-1. = Different gifts and the purpose of which Ch12:1-1. = Different gifts resembling different members in the same body resembling different members in the same body Ch12:19-31. Ch12:19-31.

They were seeking these gifts ignoring love which lead They were seeking these gifts ignoring love which lead St. Paul to tell them “St. Paul to tell them “But eagerly desire the greater gifts. But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent wayAnd now I will show you the most excellent way” ” Ch12:31. Love is Ch12:31. Love is the waythe way he discussed in depth in he discussed in depth in chapter 13; some calls this chapter the Symphony of chapter 13; some calls this chapter the Symphony of love”. love”.

= A comparison between speaking in the tongues and = A comparison between speaking in the tongues and prophesying Ch14:1-25. = What needs to be followed prophesying Ch14:1-25. = What needs to be followed when using Spiritual Gifts Ch14:16-…. when using Spiritual Gifts Ch14:16-….

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Fourth SectionFourth Section::The resurrection of the dead Ch15 The resurrection of the dead Ch15 There was some doubting the resurrection from death There was some doubting the resurrection from death

hence St. Paul explained in detail the resurrection of hence St. Paul explained in detail the resurrection of Christ as proof for the resurrection of the dead and a Christ as proof for the resurrection of the dead and a way for our resurrection. way for our resurrection.

aa-Supporting proofs to believe in resurrection,-Supporting proofs to believe in resurrection, = Proofs related to the resurrection of Christ and His = Proofs related to the resurrection of Christ and His

appearances after resurrection Ch15:1-28.appearances after resurrection Ch15:1-28. = Proofs drawn from the life of apostles and believers = Proofs drawn from the life of apostles and believers

Ch15:29-34. Ch15:29-34. bb-The resurrected bodies, explained nature Ch15:35-58. = -The resurrected bodies, explained nature Ch15:35-58. =

Nature of resurrected bodies Ch15:35-50. Nature of resurrected bodies Ch15:35-50. = Resurrection and how it takes place Ch15:51-58. = Resurrection and how it takes place Ch15:51-58.

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The first Epistle to the The first Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians ConclusionConclusion: Ch16: Ch16aa-Collections for the Church of Jerusalem Ch16:1-4. -Collections for the Church of Jerusalem Ch16:1-4.

bb-His plans to visit Ch16:5-9. -His plans to visit Ch16:5-9.

cc-News and counsel Ch16:10-18. -News and counsel Ch16:10-18.

dd-Greetings Ch16:19-21. -Greetings Ch16:19-21.

ee-Curses on who doesn’t love the Lord Ch16:22. -Curses on who doesn’t love the Lord Ch16:22.

ff-A request for grace and show of love Ch16:23-24. -A request for grace and show of love Ch16:23-24.

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The City of CorinthThe City of Corinth

It was the capital of Achaia, the Achaean It was the capital of Achaia, the Achaean League, in Greece.League, in Greece.

It was a famous city spanned 40 miles It was a famous city spanned 40 miles away from Athens in a strip of land 10 away from Athens in a strip of land 10 miles in width. miles in width.

Corinth had two ports “Kenchreai” 9 miles Corinth had two ports “Kenchreai” 9 miles to the east and “Lechaion” 2 miles to the to the east and “Lechaion” 2 miles to the

west.west.

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The visits of St. Paul to CorinthThe visits of St. Paul to Corinth

Corinth was the last stop in St. Paul’s second missionary trip where he stayed for 18 months Corinth was the last stop in St. Paul’s second missionary trip where he stayed for 18 months (A.D. 52-54). (A.D. 52-54). He preached Christ there, met with Aquila and Priscilla and had a vision of the Lord to support He preached Christ there, met with Aquila and Priscilla and had a vision of the Lord to support

him. him. Apollos preached in Corinth too. Apollos preached in Corinth too. St. Paul visited Corinth for the second time towards the end of his third missionary trip staying St. Paul visited Corinth for the second time towards the end of his third missionary trip staying

there for 3 months during the winter of A.D. 57. there for 3 months during the winter of A.D. 57. St Paul wrote the two Epistles to Corinthians in A.D. 57. The first he sent from Ephesus and the St Paul wrote the two Epistles to Corinthians in A.D. 57. The first he sent from Ephesus and the

second followed after few months from Macedonia. This was during his third missionary trip and second followed after few months from Macedonia. This was during his third missionary trip and before arriving to Corinth. before arriving to Corinth.

Some support the opinion that St. Paul visited Corinth a third time between the above-mentioned Some support the opinion that St. Paul visited Corinth a third time between the above-mentioned two visits. After this visit he wrote them an epistle after the first epistle and before the second two visits. After this visit he wrote them an epistle after the first epistle and before the second one, this epistle wasn’t kept. This theory is based on the following verses: one, this epistle wasn’t kept. This theory is based on the following verses:

=1 Corinthians 16:5-7 “5=1 Corinthians 16:5-7 “5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). through Macedonia). 66 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. 77 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permitsbut I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits” ”

=2 Corinthians 12:14 “=2 Corinthians 12:14 “Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the childrenparents, but the parents for the children” ”

=2 Corinthians 13:1 “=2 Corinthians 13:1 “This will be the third time I am coming to you. ‘By the mouth of two or three This will be the third time I am coming to you. ‘By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established’.witnesses every word shall be established’.” ”

=2 Corinthians 1:15 “=2 Corinthians 1:15 “And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that you might have And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefita second benefit” ”

=2 Corinthians 2:1 “=2 Corinthians 2:1 “But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrowsorrow” ”

Supporters of this opinion see that these verses can’t be pointing out to his first visit during Supporters of this opinion see that these verses can’t be pointing out to his first visit during which he founded the church there, but to the second short visit occurred between the 2 major which he founded the church there, but to the second short visit occurred between the 2 major ones.ones.

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The objective of the epistle The objective of the epistle 11- Sexual immorality “- Sexual immorality “… that a man has his father’s wife!… that a man has his father’s wife!”1 ”1

Cor 5:1.Cor 5:1. 22-Some believers followed the ways of unbelievers in -Some believers followed the ways of unbelievers in

allowing their wives to pray with their heads uncovered 1 allowing their wives to pray with their heads uncovered 1 Cor11:5, 1 Cor 6. Cor11:5, 1 Cor 6.

33-Judging conflicts by unbelievers lawsuits 1 Cor 6:1. -Judging conflicts by unbelievers lawsuits 1 Cor 6:1. 44-Christians were invited by non-believers for special feasts, -Christians were invited by non-believers for special feasts,

and St. Paul enticed them not to lead the weak into and St. Paul enticed them not to lead the weak into temptation or sin 1 Cor 10:27, Ch 8. temptation or sin 1 Cor 10:27, Ch 8.

55-When they eat together and each one takes his own -When they eat together and each one takes his own supper ahead of others, the poor were left hungry 1 Cor supper ahead of others, the poor were left hungry 1 Cor 11:20-21. 11:20-21.

66-They didn’t seek Politeness in Worship but wanted to gain -They didn’t seek Politeness in Worship but wanted to gain spiritual gifts overlooking love which is the source of each spiritual gifts overlooking love which is the source of each virtue 1 Corinthians 12:28. He told them “virtue 1 Corinthians 12:28. He told them “But earnestly But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent wayway”1 Corinthians 12:31. This “more excellent” way is love ”1 Corinthians 12:31. This “more excellent” way is love discussed in the Symphony of Love, Ch13. discussed in the Symphony of Love, Ch13.

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The objective of the epistle The objective of the epistle 77-To those who had doubts regarding the resurrection of the -To those who had doubts regarding the resurrection of the

dead St. Paul explained issues pertaining the resurrection of dead St. Paul explained issues pertaining the resurrection of Christ and our resurrection through Him in Ch15. Christ and our resurrection through Him in Ch15.

88- Divisions among them that lead contradicting opinions - Divisions among them that lead contradicting opinions and groups, each group associated itself to Paul, Apollos, and groups, each group associated itself to Paul, Apollos, Cephas, or Christ. In his reply Paul said “Cephas, or Christ. In his reply Paul said “Is Christ divided? Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?name of Paul?” 1 Corinthians 1: 13. ” 1 Corinthians 1: 13.

99- He warned them from accepting the sacraments while - He warned them from accepting the sacraments while unworthy lest they receive them for their judgment 1 Cor unworthy lest they receive them for their judgment 1 Cor 11:23-32. 11:23-32.

1010. He explained to the Corinthians all what’s related to . He explained to the Corinthians all what’s related to a. Marriage Ch5-Ch7.a. Marriage Ch5-Ch7. b. Eating of things offered to idols b. Eating of things offered to idols c. The Lord’s Supper Ch10-Ch11. c. The Lord’s Supper Ch10-Ch11. d. The proper worship Ch11. e. Spiritual gifts Ch12-Ch14. d. The proper worship Ch11. e. Spiritual gifts Ch12-Ch14. f. Resurrection Ch15f. Resurrection Ch15 g. Collecting for the poor in Jerusalemg. Collecting for the poor in Jerusalem

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The Second Epistle to the The Second Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Features of the epistle Features of the epistle This epistle acquires very special features This epistle acquires very special features 11- It is considered on of the most personal epistle. It never happened - It is considered on of the most personal epistle. It never happened

that St. Paul talked about himself in any other epistle more than this that St. Paul talked about himself in any other epistle more than this one. one.

22- Studying this epistle we can see many aspects of Paul’s - Studying this epistle we can see many aspects of Paul’s character. character.

33- In this epistle Paul defends his apostolic rights and authority as - In this epistle Paul defends his apostolic rights and authority as an apostle of Christ against to who opposed him considering him of an apostle of Christ against to who opposed him considering him of less order than other apostle. He wrote “less order than other apostle. He wrote “For I consider that I am not For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostlesat all inferior to the most eminent apostles” 2 Cor 11:5, “” 2 Cor 11:5, “Now thanks Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every placediffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place” 2 ” 2 Corinthians 2:14, “Corinthians 2:14, “Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters we need, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you?of commendation from you?” 2 Cor 3:1, “” 2 Cor 3:1, “Therefore, since we have Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heartthis ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart” 2 ” 2 Cor 4:1, “Cor 4:1, “We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vainnot to receive the grace of God in vain” 2 Cor 6:1, and “” 2 Cor 6:1, and “Now I, Paul, Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward youbold toward you” 2 Cor 10:1. ” 2 Cor 10:1.

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The Second Epistle to the The Second Epistle to the

CorinthiansCorinthians Features of the epistle Features of the epistle 33- St. Paul also mentions all the troubles and pains he went - St. Paul also mentions all the troubles and pains he went

through for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. These through for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. These hardships that were a source of his pride “hardships that were a source of his pride “We are hard-We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despairnot in despair” 2 Cor 4:8, “” 2 Cor 4:8, “But in all things we commend But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distressestribulations, in needs, in distresses” 2 Cor 6:4, and “” 2 Cor 6:4, and “Are they Are they ministers of Christ?—I speak as a fool—I am more: in labors ministers of Christ?—I speak as a fool—I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths oftenfrequently, in deaths often” 2 Cor 11:23. ” 2 Cor 11:23.

44- In this epistle Paul for the first time described the - In this epistle Paul for the first time described the appearance and declarations of the Lord declared to him appearance and declarations of the Lord declared to him when he was caught up to the third heaven. This was 14 years when he was caught up to the third heaven. This was 14 years before writing the epistle 2 Cor 12:1-4. before writing the epistle 2 Cor 12:1-4.

55- In this epistle we witness many sides of the strong and - In this epistle we witness many sides of the strong and logical personality of St. Paul. We see him sometimes replying logical personality of St. Paul. We see him sometimes replying sharply his opponents and in others asking to deal in lean and sharply his opponents and in others asking to deal in lean and compassion with sinners.compassion with sinners.

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The The objective of the epistleobjective of the epistle • News Titus brought back from Corinth was the main News Titus brought back from Corinth was the main

motive and focus of the second epistle. Some of the motive and focus of the second epistle. Some of the news was pleasant as the majority of the Corinthians news was pleasant as the majority of the Corinthians decided the punishment of Paul’s offender decided the punishment of Paul’s offender

• St. Paul didn’t directly leave to Corinth but sent Titus St. Paul didn’t directly leave to Corinth but sent Titus carrying the second epistle asking the Corinthians the carrying the second epistle asking the Corinthians the collect as much as they can for the poor of Jerusalem. collect as much as they can for the poor of Jerusalem. He also tried to remove each doubt regarding himself He also tried to remove each doubt regarding himself and justifying changing his course and postponing his and justifying changing his course and postponing his visit visit

• In this epistle St. Paul wanted to address all sorts of In this epistle St. Paul wanted to address all sorts of problems suffered by the Corinthians to avoid meeting problems suffered by the Corinthians to avoid meeting unpleasant events during his visit as happened earlierunpleasant events during his visit as happened earlier

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The The objective of the epistleobjective of the epistle • Those of the Corinthians who apposed Paul were Those of the Corinthians who apposed Paul were

considering him inferior to other apostles, he replied this considering him inferior to other apostles, he replied this saying “saying “For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostlesmost eminent apostles” 2 Cor 11:5, “I have become a ” 2 Cor 11:5, “I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing”behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing”

• But who were the Corinthians opposing St. Paul? And But who were the Corinthians opposing St. Paul? And what precisely were their claims? This can’t be what precisely were their claims? This can’t be accurately specified although some say they were accurately specified although some say they were Christians of the Jewish origins but no discussion can Christians of the Jewish origins but no discussion can be found in the second epistle to the Corinthians similar be found in the second epistle to the Corinthians similar to the one Paul provided in his epistle to the Galatians to the one Paul provided in his epistle to the Galatians answering Christians who were originally Jews. Others answering Christians who were originally Jews. Others say they were from the Hebrews of Palestine as Paul say they were from the Hebrews of Palestine as Paul pointed out to them saying “pointed out to them saying “Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am IAbraham? So am I” 2 Cor 11:22. ” 2 Cor 11:22.