Series Preface
Introduction
2 Corinthians 1:1-2
The Epistolary Prescript
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
A Blessing Prayer / Rhetorical Introduction
2 Corinthians 1:8-2:16
The Backstory
2 Corinthians 2:17
The Thesis of the Defense
2 Corinthians 3:1-18
The Opening Argument, Part One: The Testimony of the Old Testament and the Corinthians
2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10
The Opening Argument, Part Two: Eternal Treasures in Earthen Vessels
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
The Opening Argument, Part Three: Paul the Ambassador
2 Corinthians 6:3-13
The Opening Argument, Part Four: Paul's Trials and Tribulations
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
"But I Digress": On Avoiding Entangling Alliances
2 Corinthians 7:2-16
"As I Was Saying": Joy and Sorrow from Titus's Report
2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15
Argument Two: "Now, about That Money for the Jerusalem Church"
2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Argument Three, Part One: Dueling Ministries
2 Corinthians 11:1-12:10
Argument Three, Part Two: The Fool's Discourse
2 Corinthians 12:11-13:4
Argument Three, Part Three: Parting Shots
2 Corinthians 13:5-10
The Peroration: The Defense Rests
2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Closing Remarks, Greetings, Benediction
Indexes

The Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament series emphasizes how we listen alongside ancient audiences for the Spirit's voice in our time and contexts.

"Once again, Witherington has crafted a masterpiece that carefully balances rhetorical reading, contextual insights, and practical application. Spirit-filled readers will especially appreciate a commentary that acknowledges the enchanted worldview of the biblical text and encourages hearing the Spirit's voice when engaging application for today. Witherington's gift to take what is complex and make it accessible to a wide readership shines in this book; laity, undergraduate and graduate students, pastors, and more will benefit from his commentary."
--Joy L. Vaughan, Asbury University

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--Todd D. Still, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

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