2 Corinthians | The Bible (KJV) King James Version | New Testament

Listen to the full Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the King James Version (KJV) with text.

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0:00 2 Corinthians 1. God’s Comfort in Affliction and Paul’s Change of Plans
4:01 2 Corinthians 2. Forgiveness for the Sinner and the Aroma of Christ
6:33 2 Corinthians 3. Ministers of the New Covenant and the Glory of the Spirit
9:12 2 Corinthians 4. Treasures in Jars of Clay and Endurance Through Trials
12:04 2 Corinthians 5. Our Heavenly Dwelling and the Ministry of Reconciliation
15:40 2 Corinthians 6. Paul’s Hardships and the Call to Holiness
18:31 2 Corinthians 7. Paul’s Joy Over the Corinthians’ Repentance
21:38 2 Corinthians 8. Encouragement for Generous Giving
25:23 2 Corinthians 9. The Blessing of Cheerful Giving
27:55 2 Corinthians 10. Paul Defends His Apostolic Authority
30:52 2 Corinthians 11. Paul’s Suffering as an Apostle
35:48 2 Corinthians 12. Paul’s Vision, His Thorn in the Flesh, and God’s Grace
39:38 2 Corinthians 13. Final Warnings and Encouragement

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The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, commonly known as 2 Corinthians, is the eighth book of the New Testament and one of Paul’s most personal and emotional letters. Written around AD 55–57, likely from Macedonia, it follows 1 Corinthians and addresses new challenges in the Corinthian church. While 1 Corinthians dealt with moral and doctrinal issues, 2 Corinthians is more intimate, revealing Paul’s deep love, struggles, and defense of his apostleship. The letter encourages believers to remain faithful to Christ, endure suffering, and live out the gospel with integrity.

Paul opens by expressing comfort in suffering, sharing how he and his companions faced extreme hardships, even to the point of despairing of life. He emphasizes that God is the God of all comfort, who strengthens believers so they can comfort others. He explains why he delayed his visit to Corinth, not out of avoidance but to give them time to repent and restore their relationship with him.

A major theme in 2 Corinthians is Paul’s defense of his apostleship. False teachers had infiltrated the church, questioning Paul’s authority and spreading lies. Paul defends his ministry, not with arrogance, but by highlighting his sufferings, weaknesses, and dependence on God. He contrasts the old covenant of the Law with the new covenant of grace through Christ, emphasizing that the Spirit gives life and that believers are being transformed into the image of Christ.

Paul also speaks about Christian generosity, urging the Corinthians to contribute to the collection for the poor believers in Jerusalem. He presents giving as an act of grace, reminding them that God loves a cheerful giver and that generosity is a reflection of faith and trust in God’s provision.

One of the most moving parts of the letter is when Paul shares his “thorn in the flesh”, a mysterious affliction that he repeatedly asked God to remove. However, God responds, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul embraces this, declaring that when he is weak, he is strong in Christ. This underscores one of the key messages of the letter—God’s power is displayed through human weakness.

Paul concludes with a stern warning to those who still reject his authority, urging them to examine themselves and be faithful to Christ. He calls the Corinthians to unity, love, and spiritual restoration, ending with a blessing of grace, love, and fellowship.

2 Corinthians is a deeply personal and encouraging letter, showing Paul’s heart for the church and his unwavering trust in God amid suffering. It reminds believers that God’s grace is enough, true strength comes through dependence on Him, and faithfulness to Christ is more important than worldly success or approval.

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