OUTLINE OF II CORINTHIANS

1. Introduction (1:1-11)
   
   1. Salutation (1:1-2)
      
   2. Thanksgiving (1:3-11)

2. The Apostle's Ministry (1:12-6:10)
   
   1. His plans for visiting Corinth (1:12-2:17)
      
   2. The character of the ministry (3:1-7:16)
      
      1. Basis of ministry - New Covenant (3:1-18)
         
      2. Theme of ministry - Christ (4:1-7)
         
      3. Trials of ministry (4:8-5:10)
         
      4. The ministry of reconciliation (5:10-6:2)
         
      5. Giving no offense in the ministry (6:3-10)

3. Exhortation to the Corinthians (6:11-7:16)
   
   1. Appeal for reconcilation (6:11-13)
      
   2. Appeal for separation from unbelievers (6:14-7:1)
      
   3. Appeal for reconciliation continued (7:2-4)
      
   4. Paul's meeting with Titus (7:5-7)
      
   5. Corinthians' response to Paul's letter (7:8-16)

4. Collection for the saints (8:1-9:15)
   
   1. Example of the Macedonians (8:1-6)
      
   2. Exhortation to the Corinthians (8:7-9:15)

5. Paul's vindication of his apostleship (10:1-13:10)
   
   1. Paul answers his accusers (10:1-18)
      
   2. Paul defends his apostleship (11:1-12:13)
      
   3. Paul announces his upcoming visit (12:14-13:10)

6. Conclusion (13:11-14)
   
   1. Final appeal to mend their ways (13:11-13)
      
   2. Final blessing (13:14)