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1Paul grounds his comfort in suffering and his defense of his ministry in the faithfulness of God through Christ.2Paul calls the Corinthians to reaffirm love toward a disciplined offender, then describes gospel ministry under God’s triumph and scrutiny.3Paul defends his ministry by showing how God’s Spirit gives life, removes the veil, and transforms believers.4Paul grounds endurance in ministry in God’s power through human weakness and the promised resurrection glory beyond present suffering.5Paul joins hope beyond death with accountability to Christ and the message of reconciliation through Christ's death and resurrection.6Paul joins an urgent appeal to receive God’s grace with costly service, openhearted affection, and separation from idolatry.7Paul traces how God brought comfort through Titus and how the Corinthians’ sorrow bore fruit in repentance and renewed affection.8Paul grounds generous giving in Christ’s grace and calls for willing follow-through, shared provision, and accountable handling of money.9Paul connects a promised collection with willing generosity, God’s provision for good works, and thanksgiving that binds believers together.10Paul defends authority shaped by Christ’s gentleness, empowered by God, and accountable to the Lord’s approval.11Paul exposes deceptive apostles and defends his service to Christ through the suffering and weakness that their boasting overlooks.12Paul grounds his apostolic defense in Christ’s power through weakness and his costly concern for the Corinthians’ good.13Paul confronts the Corinthians with the need to test their faith, while directing his authority toward their restoration.
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Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info (CC BY). Scripture from the World English Bible (public domain). Arc diagram after Chris Harrison and Christoph Römhild (2007).