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2 Corinthians

13 Chapters · Douay-Rheims Bible · New Testament

About This Book

2 Corinthians contains 13 chapters in this CatholicG33k edition.

Chapter Directory

  1. Chapter 1He speaks of his troubles in Asia. His not coming to them was not out of levity. The constancy and sincerity of his doctrine.
  2. Chapter 2He grants a pardon to the incestuous man upon his doing penance.
  3. Chapter 3He needs no commendatory letters. The glory of the ministry of the New Testament.
  4. Chapter 4The sincerity of his preaching. His comfort in his afflictions.
  5. Chapter 5He is willing to leave his earthly mansion to be with the Lord. His charity to the Corinthians.
  6. Chapter 6He exhorts them to a correspondence with God's grace and not to associate with unbelievers.
  7. Chapter 7The apostle's affection for the Corinthians. His comfort and joy on their account.
  8. Chapter 8He exhorts them to contribute bountifully to relieve the poor of Jerusalem.
  9. Chapter 9A further exhortation to almsgiving. The fruits of it.
  10. Chapter 10To stop the calumny and boasting of false apostles, he set forth the power of his apostleship.
  11. Chapter 11He is forced to commend himself and his labours, lest the Corinthians should be imposed upon by the false apostles.
  12. Chapter 12His raptures and revelations, His being buffeted by Satan. His fear for the Corinthians.
  13. Chapter 13He threatens the impenitent, to provoke them to penance.

Edition Record

Book
2 Corinthians
Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible
Old Testament
First published at Douay in 1609
New Testament
First published at Rheims in 1582
Revision and Notes
Bishop Richard Challoner, 1749
Historical Imprimatur
James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, 1 September 1899