Preface | p. ix |
Abbreviations | p. xi |
Bibliography | p. xiii |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Ministry and Conflict | p. 1 |
The Argument and Structure of 2 Corinthians | p. 3 |
The Theology of 2 Corinthians | p. 9 |
Between 1 and 2 Corinthians | p. 15 |
Opposition at Corinth | p. 20 |
One or Many Letters? | p. 24 |
Commentary | |
1:1-11 The Salutation and Benediction | p. 35 |
1:12-7:16 The Crisis over Paul's Apostolic Integrity | p. 45 |
1:12-2:13 Paul's Narration of Recent Events | p. 46 |
1:12-14 The Letter's Theme | p. 46 |
1:15-22 Paul's Reliability | p. 50 |
1:23-2:4 A Change of Plans and a Harsh Letter | p. 57 |
2:5-11 Forgiving the Offender | p. 60 |
2:12-13 Paul's Anxiety at Troas | p. 63 |
2:14-7:4 The Integrity of Paul's Apostolic Ministry | p. 65 |
2:14-4:6 The Ministry of a New Covenant | p. 68 |
2:14-3:6 Qualified by God | p. 68 |
3:7-18 The Ministries of Moses and Paul | p. 82 |
4:1-6 Paul's Apostolic Integrity | p. 97 |
4:7-5:10 Ministry and Apostolic Suffering | p. 105 |
4:7-15 Life and Death in Apostolic Ministry | p. 106 |
4:16-18 Present Transformation | p. 113 |
5:1-10 Final Transformation | p. 116 |
5:11-6:10 A Ministry of Reconciliation | p. 126 |
5:11-21 Ambassadors for Christ | p. 127 |
6:1-10 Appeal and Defense | p. 145 |
6:11-7:4 Paul's Appeal for Reconciliation | p. 156 |
7:5-16 Paul's Narration of Recent Events Resumed | p. 170 |
8:1-9:15 An Appeal to Complete the Collection | p. 179 |
8:1-6 The Grace Given to the Churches of Macedonia | p. 184 |
8:7-15 An Appeal to Complete the Collection | p. 188 |
8:16-24 A Recommendation for Titus and the Two Brothers | p. 194 |
9:1-5 Paul's Purpose in Sending the Delegation | p. 199 |
9:6-9 The Relationship between Sowing and Reaping | p. 204 |
9:10-15 The Theological Significance of the Collection | p. 206 |
10:1-13:10 Defense and Warnings in Preparation for Paul's Third Visit | p. 213 |
10:1-18 Paul's Integrity and Missionary Assignment | p. 216 |
10:1-11 Bold Whether Absent or Present | p. 216 |
10:12-18 Paul's Assignment | p. 228 |
11:1-12:13 Boasting Foolishly | p. 237 |
11:1-4 An Initial Appeal to Bear with Paul | p. 239 |
11:5-15 Not Inferior to the Super-Apostles | p. 244 |
11:16-21a A Renewed Appeal to Bear with Paul | p. 254 |
11:21b-29 Daring to Boast as a Fool | p. 259 |
11:30-33 Boasting in Weakness | p. 271 |
12:1-10 Boasting in Visions and Revelations | p. 274 |
12:11-13 Peroration | p. 286 |
12:14-13:10 Preparations for Paul's Third and Final Visit | p. 290 |
12:14-21 The Announcement of the Visit | p. 291 |
13:1-10 The Need to Prepare for Paul's Visit | p. 302 |
13:11-13 The Letter Closing | p. 310 |
Index of Ancient Sources | p. 315 |
Index of Authors | p. 325 |
Index of Subjects | p. 327 |
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |