"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
(II Corinthians 12:9)

The Apostle Paul wrote II Corinthians, the major purpose of this book was to reestablish his apostolic authority, but it also deals with additional important issues. (See II Corinthians 8:10.)

When being studied, II Corinthians is often divided into two sections: the first is Paul's exhortation regarding his ministry (II Corinthians 1:12-7:16) and Christian ministry in general. He deals with his testimony (II Corinthians 1:12) and the nature of the ministry (II Corinthians 2:12-6:10). In the second section Paul pleas with the believers in Corinth concerning the collection (II Corinthians 8:1-9:15). He appeals for Christian to give (II Corinthians 8:7-15) and speaks on the blessings of liberal giving (II Corinthians 9:6-15).

In II Corinthians Paul instructs the church to receive back that one who had since become repentant, (II Corinthians 2:6-11) and also reveals much about the person and work of Satan. (See II Corinthians 2:10-11; II Corinthians 4:4; II Corinthians 11:3; II Corinthians 13-15; II Corinthians 12:7.)

At least four names for believers are found in II Corinthians which are not found elsewhere in the Bible. These are: Living epistles: II Corinthians 3:2-3; A sweet savor of Christ: II Corinthians 2:15; Treasure carried in earthen vessels: II Corinthians 4:7; and  Ambassadors of Christ: II Corinthians 5:20.

Human weakness provides opportunity for manifestation of the power of God. One of the most important reasons why God allows a believer to suffer is explained in this book: (II Corinthians 1:1-6).

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