2Cor 1:1, Col 1:1, 2Th 1:1 | TSK | STEP | Paul salutes the Corinthians; he encourages them against troubles, by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him, as in all his afflictions, so particularly in his late danger in Asia. And calling both his own conscience and theirs to witness of his sincere manner of preaching the immutable truth of the gospel, he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, but of his lenity towards them. Paul. Timothy. the church. all. Achaia.

2 Corinthians 1:1

1 Paul salutes the Corinthians;

3 he encourages them against troubles, by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him, as in all his afflictions,

8 so particularly in his late danger in Asia.

12 And calling both his own conscience and theirs to witness of his sincere manner of preaching the immutable truth of the gospel,

15 he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, but of his lenity towards them.

Paul.

Timothy.

the church.

all.

Achaia.

1 After salutation Paul thanks God for their faith;

7 confirms the doctrine of Epaphras;

9 prays further for their increase in grace;

14 describes the true Christ;

21 encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry.

an.

Timotheus.

1 Paul certifies them of the good opinion which he had of their faith, love, and patience;

11 and therewithal uses divers reasons for the comforting of them in persecution, whereof the chief is taken from the righteous judgment of God.