1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout…

1 you stand firm. 1 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you. 2 For if I grieve you, who is left…

1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter, written…

Present weakness and resurrection life 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we…

Awaiting the new body 1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not…

1 As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. 2 For he says, ‘In the time of my favour I heard you, and in…

1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Paul’s joy over…

The collection for the Lord’s people 1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the…

1 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people. 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been…

Paul’s defence of his ministry 1 By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you – I, Paul, who am ‘timid’ when face to face with you, but…