Paul warns that on his third visit he will not spare, since they seek proof of Christ speaking in him, declaring that though Christ was crucified through weakness He lives by God's power, and believers share this pattern. He urges self-examination to prove whether they are in the faith, hopes they will recognize his approved state, and closes with exhortations to perfection, comfort, and peace, the trinitarian benediction, and greetings from the saints.
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Philippi
View on MapPhilippi was a Roman colony in Macedonia where Paul established the first church in Europe. Lydia, a seller of purple, was his first convert there. Paul and Silas were imprisoned here but miraculously freed by an earthquake, leading to the jailer's conversion. Paul later wrote his joyful letter to the Philippians from prison.
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Comfort in AfflictionChapters 1-2
New Covenant MinistryChapters 3-6
Generous GivingChapters 7-9
Paul's DefenseChapters 10-13
Against false apostles, Paul's sufferings and visions.
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Paul's Letter Written with Tears
Before writing 2 Corinthians, Paul wrote a severe letter to the Corinthians 'out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears' after a painful visit. This 'letter of tears' is mentioned in 2 Corinthians but may now be lost to history.
2 Corinthians 2:3-4