2 Corinthians Bible Study Resources
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthians.
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2 Corinthians Basics
- Author: The Apostle Paul, writing from Macedonia, approx 55-56 AD.
- Who was Paul?
- Occasion: To explain his change of travel plans and defend his authority as an apostle
2 Corinthians Structure
- Chapters 1-7 – Paul explains his ministry in terms of the New Covenant
- Chapters 8-9 – Paul asks them to contribute to relief fund for the church in Jerusalem
- Chapters 10-13 – Paul responds to his accusers and defends his ministry
Genre: Understanding Epistles
Background & Outlines
How many letters did Paul write to Corinth
Paul’s use of the Old Testament
Blue Letter Bible: Chronology of Acts/Epistles
Blue Letter Bible: 2 Corinthians Outline
Map of Corinth from Middletown Bible Church
Ray C. Stedman: Overview of the Book
John MacArthr: Author, Date, Background
James van dine: Introduction to 2 Corinthians
David Malick: An Introduction To 2 Corinthians
David Malick: An Argument Of 2 Corinthians
J Vernon McGee: 2 Corinthians Introduction
Maps
Journeys
Paul’s Conversion and Early Ministry– Holman Bible Atlas
Paul’s 1st Journey – Bible-History.com
1st Missionary Journey of Paul– Holman Bible Atlas
Paul’s 2nd Journey – Bible-History.com
2nd Missionary Journey of Paul– Holman Bible Atlas
Paul’s 3rd Journey – Bible-History.com
3rd Missionary Journey of Paul– Holman Bible Atlas
Paul’s Journeys– Holman Bible Atlas
Paul’s Arrest and Imprisonment– Holman Bible Atlas
Paul’s Voyage to Rome– Holman Bible Atlas
Pentecost and the Jewish Diaspora– Holman Bible Atlas
Apostles’ Journeys – Bible-History.com
Geography
Israel in New Testament Times – Bible-History.com
New Testament Jerusalem – Bible-History.com
Herod the Great’s Kingdom – Bible-History.com
Herod’s Kingdom Divided – Bible-History.com
The Kingdom of Herod Agrippa I – Holman Bible Atlas
The Kingdom of Agrippa II– Holman Bible Atlas
Expansion of the Early Church in Palestine– Holman Bible Atlas
Key Words in 2 Corinthians
Occurrences are based on New American Standard Text. “4x/3v” means the word appears 4 times in 3 verses. “3x” means the word appears 3 times in 3 verses.
glory (21x/14v) – Strong’s G1392 in 3:10, 3:11, 3:18, 4:4, 4:6, 4:15, 6:8, 8:19, 8:23; Strong’s G1391 in 3:10
boast (14x/11v) – Strong’s G2744 in 9:2, 10:8, 10:13, 10:16, 10:17, 11:16, 11:18, 11:30, 12:5, 12:6, 12:9; and boasting (3x) in 10:5 11:12, 12:1
boasting (6x) – Strong’s G2746a in 7:4, 7:14, 8:24, 11:10, 11:17; Strong’s G2745 in 9:3; confidence (1x) – Strong’s G2746a in 1:12
grace (10x) – Strong’s G5485 in 1:2, 1:12, 4:15, 6:1, 8:1, 8:9 9:8, 9:14, 12:9, 13:14
confidence (9x) – Strong’s G4006 in 1:15, 3:4, 8:22, 10:2; Strong’s G3982 in 2:3 Strong’s G3954 in 7:4; Strong’s G2292 in 7:16; Strong’s G5287 in 9:4, 11:17
comfort (11X/9V) – Strong’s G3874 in 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 7:4, 7:7, 7:13; Strong’s G3870 in 1:4, 2:7; comforted (6x) – Strong’s G3870 in 1:4, 1:6, 7:6, 7:7, 13:11
sorrow (11x/8v) – Strong’s G3077 in 2:1, 2:3, 2:7, 7:10, Strong’s G3076 in 2:2 2:5. 7:8, 7:11; sorrowful (6x/4v) – Strong’s G3076 in 2:2, 2:4, 6:10, 7:9
afflicted (3x) – Strong’s G2346 in 1:6, 4:8, 7:5; affliction (8x/7v) – Strong’s G2347 in 1:4, 1:8, 2:4, 4:17, 7:4, 8:2, 8:13
suffer (2x) – Strong’s G3958 in 1:6, 7:9; sufferings (3x) – Strong’s G3804 in 1:5, 1:6, 1:7;
death (10x/9v) – Strong’s G2288 in 1:9, 1:10, 2:16, 3:7, 4:11, 4:12, 7:10, 11:23; Strong’s G2289 in 6:9
life (8x/7v) – Strong’s G2198 in 1:8, 2:16, 3:6, 4:10, 4:11, 4:12, 5:4
heart (8x) – Strong’s G2588 in 2:4, 3:15, 4:1, 4:16, 5:12, 6:11, 8:16, 9:7
Commentaries & Study Bibles
Top 5 Commentaries on 2 Corinthians by Keith Mathison – Ligonier.org
Best Commentaries on 2 Corinthians – Tim Challies
Commentary Reviews: 2 Corinthians
Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: 2 Corinthians
Albert Barnes Notes on the Whole Bible: 2 Corinthians
Alfords Exegetical Commentary: 2 Corinthians
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible: 2 Corinthians
Geneva Study Bible: 2 Corinthians
Reformation Study Bible Notes: 2 Corinthians
Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: 2 Corinthians
Ligonier Ministry Devotionals
2 Corinthians 1:20 Our Amen to the Glory of God
2 Corinthians 3:7–18 Transformation into Glory
2 Corinthians 4:7–15 The Kingdom Paradox
2 Corinthians 5:17 Genuine Conversion
2 Corinthians 5:21 The Righteousness of God
2 Corinthians 9:6–15 Cheerful Giving
2 Corinthians 11:14–15 The Angel of Light
2 Corinthians 11:22–12:10 Paul the Preacher
2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Power in Weakness
2 Corinthians 13:14 Contradiction Vs. Paradox
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
City of Corinth
Corinth Map – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Corinth – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Corinth – Ancient History Encyclopedia
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Corinth
Easton’s Bible Dictionary Corinth
Fausset Bible Dictionary Corinth
Holman Bible Dictionary Corinth
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Corinth
Watson’s Theological Dictionary Corinth
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Isthmus of Corinth
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Corinth
Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Corinth
McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Corinth (2) Divisions in the Church at Corinth Corinth
The Nuttall Encyclopedia Corinth
The Jewish Encyclopedia Corinth
Letter
Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary: Corinthians 1st & 2nd, Theology of
McClintock and Strong: Corinthians, Second Epistle to
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Corinthians, Second Epistle to
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Corinthians, Second Epistle
Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Corinthians, Epistles to
Epistles to the Corinthians – 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
Paul
Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary: Paul the Apostle
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary: Paul
Easton’s Bible Dictionary: Paul
Fausset Bible Dictionary: Paul
Holman Bible Dictionary: Paul
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Paul the Apostle
Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Paul
Morrish Bible Dictionary: Paul
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Paul, the Apostle
McClintock and Strong: Paul
The Nuttall Encyclopedia: Paul
The Jewish Encyclopedia:
Titus
Holman Bible Dictionary: Titus
Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible: Titus
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Titus
McClintock and Strong: Titus
Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature: Titus
Titus in 2 Corinthians: 2:13; 7:6; 7:13-14; 8:6; 8:16; 8:23; 12:18
Titus in rest of New Testament: Galatians 2:1-3; 2 Timothy 4:10; Titus 1:4
GotQuestions.org
Treat like any commentary: read thoughtfully and carefully.
Book of 2 Corinthians – Bible Survey
What are the Pauline epistles?
What can we learn from the life of Paul?
What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
What is the meaning of “from glory to glory” in 2 Corinthians 3:18?
What does the Bible say about transformation?
How is Satan god of this world?
What does the Bible say about despair?
What does it mean that we have treasures in jars of clay?
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
What does the Bible say about death?
What is Christian reconciliation? Why do we need to be reconciled with God?
What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
What does it mean to walk by faith not by sight?
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
What does it mean that today is the day of salvation?
What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
Is it good to have close friendships with unbelievers?
What Can We Learn from the life of Titus?
What does the Bible say about sowing and reaping?
How can I become a more cheerful giver?
Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
Spiritual strongholds – what is the biblical view?”
Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
What does it mean to take every thought captive?
Who are the super-apostles Paul mentions?
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
What does the Bible say about an out of body experience / astral projection?
Are there different levels of Heaven? Are there three heavens?
What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh?
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
If our salvation is eternally secure, why does the Bible warn so strongly against apostasy?
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
What exactly is a ‘holy kiss’?
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
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