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- Apologetic: Paul’s Explanation of His Conduct and Apostolic Ministry (chs. 1–7)
- Greetings (1:1–2)
- Thanksgiving for Divine Comfort in Affliction (1:3–11)
- The Integrity of Paul’s Motives and Conduct (1:12—2:4)
- Forgiving the Offending Party at Corinth (2:5–11)
- God’s Direction in Ministry (2:12–17)
- The Corinthian Believers—a Letter from Christ (3:1–11)
- Seeing the Glory of God with Unveiled Faces (3:12—4:6)
- Treasure in Clay Jars (4:7–16a)
- The Prospect of Death and What It Means for the Christian (4:16b—5:10)
- The Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11—6:10)
- A Spiritual Father’s Appeal to His Children (6:11—7:4)
- The Meeting with Titus (7:5–16)
- Hortatory: The Collection for the Christians at Jerusalem (chs. 8–9)
- Generosity Encouraged (8:1–15)
- Titus and His Companions Sent to Corinth (8:16—9:5)
- Results of Generous Giving (9:6–15)
- Polemical: Paul’s Vindication of His Apostolic Authority (chs. 10–13)
- Paul’s Defense of His Apostolic Authority and the Area of His Mission (ch. 10)
- Paul Forced into Foolish Boasting (chs. 11–12)
- Final Warnings (13:1–10)
- Conclusion, Final Greetings and Benediction (13:11–14)