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2 Corinthians 8–13
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Commentary
The New Testament Minute is a commentary series made especially for the free ScripturePlus app, which features insights from New Testament scholars. many of the insights in the New Testament Minute are gleaned from the BYU New Testament Commentary series. Lynne Hilton Wilson has written a commentary to supplement her New Testament video series.
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Reading Plan
Structure your personal scripture study by following a 15-minute, day-by-day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come, Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study. For the best experience, use our Reading Plan in the free ScripturePlus app! You can track your progress and have access to the best resources.
Monday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 8:9
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24
Tuesday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
- Commentary: Intro to 2 Corinthians 9
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:6
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:8
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:9-10
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:11-12
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:13
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 9:14-15
Wednesday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 10:17-18
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
- Commentary: Intro to 2 Corinthians 10
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:1-2
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:3
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:4
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:5
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:6
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18
Thursday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 11:2
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
- Commentary: Intro to 2 Corinthians 11
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:1-6
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:7-15
Friday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 11:30
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:16-18
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:19
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:20
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:21-27
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:28-29
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 11:30-33
Saturday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21
- Video: John Hilton III - Overcoming Temptation
- Video: John Hilton III - Weakness is a Feature, Not a Defect
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 12:11-12
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 12:13
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 12:14
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 12:16-18
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 12:20-21
Sunday
- Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 13:4
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:2-3
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:4
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:8
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:9
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:10
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:11
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:12
- Commentary: 2 Corinthians 13:14
Joseph Smith Translation Variants
Explore Joseph Smith's inspired translation of the bible by comparing his changes to the King James Version of the New Testament. To learn more, see Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible: The Joseph Smith Translation and the King James Translation in Parallel Columns.
2 Corinthians 8
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(1) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; |
(1) Moreover, brethren, we would have you to know of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; |
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(5) And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. |
(5) And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. |
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(22) And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you. |
(22) And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have |
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(23) Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. |
(23) That you will receive the things concerning you to the glory of Christ, whether we send by the hand of Titus, |
2 Corinthians 11
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(4) For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. |
(4) For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with me. |
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(23) Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. |
(23) Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool.) So amI more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. |
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(29) Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? |
(29) Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I anger not? |
2 Corinthians 12
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(6) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. |
(6) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth of me |
2 Corinthians 13
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(12) Greet one another with an holy kiss. |
(12) Greet one another with a holy salutation. |
Reading Resources
2 Corinthians 8–13
Lynne Hilton Wilson, "2 Corinthians 7-13," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
Jared W. Ludlow, “Paul’s Use of Old Testament Scripture,” in How the New Testament Came to Be: The Thirty-fifth Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Kent P. Jackson and Frank F. Judd Jr. (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 227–242.
Serving the Poor and the Needy and Cheerful Giving
- Gérald J. Caussé, “Caring for the Poor and Needy in the Growing International Church,” in Lengthening Our Stride: Globalization of the Church, ed. Reid L. Neilson and Wayne D. Crosby (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 27–38.
- John K. Carmack, “Bless the Poor and Needy,” BYU Speeches February 2004.
- Dallin H. Oaks, “Why Do We Serve?” General Conference October 1984.
- Arthur C. Brooks, “Why Giving Matters,” BYU Speeches February 2009.
False Prophets
- M. Russell Ballard, “Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers,” General Conference October 1999.
Personal Faithfulness in the Gospel
- M. Russell Ballard, “How Elder Ballard Responded When a Member Told Him He Was a False Prophet,” LDS Living.
- Carolyn J. Rasmus, “Weak Things Made Strong,” in Fourth Nephi, From Zion to Destruction, ed. Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate Jr. (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1995), 251–262.
The Third Heaven
- Monte S. Nyman, “Six Visions of Eternity,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 198–201.
Two or Three Witnesses
- Gaye Strathearn, “‘Jesus Christ, and Him Crucified’: Paul’s Testimony of Christ,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 334–357.