If 1 Corinthians gives us unparalleled insight into the everyday life of a New Testament church, 2 Corinthians offers us a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of the apostle whose work founded and built that church, with implications for each of us. In today’s Top Ten List, we explore “10 Things We Learn About Paul and About Christian Relationships from 2 Corinthians.” This includes that Paul has a strained relationship with this church, and he has a “thorn in the flesh” that keeps him reliant on the Lord. Scriptures referenced include 2 Corinthians 12:14; 2 Corinthians 13:1; Romans 16:1; 2 Corinthians 1:12–13; 2 Corinthians 7:8–16; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Corinthians 1:11; Luke 22:25-26; 2 Corinthians 2:13, 17; and 2 Corinthians 7:4.
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