# Outline of the Second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians
1\. Address and Prologue (**1:1-11)**
A. Greeting (1:1-2)
B. Thanksgiving (1:3-11)
2\. Paul\'s Apostolic Ministry (**1:12-7:16)**
A. Paul\'s Travel Plans (1:12-2:17)
B. Ministry of the New Covenant (3:1-4:18)
C. The Christian\'s Eternal Destiny (5:1-10)
D. Ministry of Reconciliation (5:11-6:10)
E. Paul\'s Reconciliation with Corinth (6:11-7:16)
3\. The Jerusalem Collection (**8:1-9:15)**
A. Example of the Macedonians (8:1-7)
B. Supplying the Needs of Others (8:8-15)
C. Arrival of Titus and Companions (8:16-24)
D. Appeal for Generosity (9:1-15)
4\. Paul\'s Apostolic Defense (**10:1-13:10)**
A. Paul\'s Ministry of Divine Power (10:1-12)
B. Boasting in the Lord (10:13-11:20)
C. Boasting in Suffering and Weakness (11:21-33)
D. Paul\'s Heavenly Journey (12:1-10)
E. Appeal for Unity and Peace (12:11-13:10)
5\. Epilogue (**13:11-14)**
A. Farewell (13:11-13)
B. Trinitarian Benediction (13:14)
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> Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, *The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament*, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010).