New Testament · Paul's Letters
2 Corinthians
Written by Paul. Written for The same Corinthian church, after a painful visit.
Big picture in three sentences
Second Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter.
He talks about comfort, weakness, and generosity.
God's power, he says, is made perfect when we stop pretending we are strong.
Paul says he pleaded for a thorn to leave, and Christ answered with grace.
Key verse · 2 Corinthians 12:9
“He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.”
Stories families know from this book
- The God of all comfort
- We walk by faith
- My grace is enough