2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-13 CHAPTERS INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY Dennis Schmidt 12/2015

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2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

GOD OF COMFORT {2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-7}

WHO/WHOM/WHERE: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: {2 Corinthians 1:1}

WAY: Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {2 Corinthians 1:2}

WHAT: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; {2 Corinthians 1:3}

WITH: Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. {2 Corinthians 1:4}

WHY: For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. {2 Corinthians 1:5}

WITH: And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. {2 Corinthians 1:6}

WHILE: And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. {2 Corinthians 1:7}

NEAR DEATH BUT GOD'S SAFETY {2 CORINTHIANS 1:8-13}

WHO/WHOM/WHERE: WHAT: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: {2 Corinthians 1:8}

WITH: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: {2 Corinthians 1:9}

WAY: Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us

Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; {2 Corinthians 1:10}

WITH: Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf

Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. {2 Corinthians 1:11}

WHY: For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. {2 Corinthians 1:12}

WITH: For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end

For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; {2 Corinthians 1:13}

VISIT TO YOU {2 CORINTHIANS 1:14-24}

WHO/WHOM: Ye/Us WHEN: As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus. {2 Corinthians 1:14}

WHAT: And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; {2 Corinthians 1:15}

WITH/WHERE: And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea

And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. {2 Corinthians 1:16}

WHY: When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay

When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? {2 Corinthians 1:17}

WITH: But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay

But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. {2 Corinthians 1:18}

WAY: For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. {2 Corinthians 1:19}

WITH: For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. {2 Corinthians 1:20}

WHEREAS: Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; {2 Corinthians 1:21}

WITH: Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. {2 Corinthians 1:22}

WHILE: Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth

Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. {2 Corinthians 1:23}

WITH: Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. {2 Corinthians 1:24}

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2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

CHURCH ACCEPT REPENTENT SINNER {2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-11}

WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/You WHAT: But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. {2 Corinthians 2:1}

WITH: For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me

For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? {2 Corinthians 2:2}

WHY: And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. {2 Corinthians 2:3}

WITH: For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you

For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. {2 Corinthians 2:4}

WAY: But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.

But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. {2 Corinthians 2:5}

WITH: Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.

Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. {2 Corinthians 2:6}

WHEREAS: So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. {2 Corinthians 2:7}

WITH: Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him

Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.{2 Corinthians 2:8}

WITH: For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. {2 Corinthians 2:9}

WANT: To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ

To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; {2 Corinthians 2:10}

WITH: Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. {2 Corinthians 2:11}

PAUL'S OPEN DOOR TO PREACH GOSPEL {2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-17}

WHO: I (Paul) WHERE: Furthermore, when I came to Troas WHAT: To preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, {2 Corinthians 2:12}

WITH: I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia

I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. {2 Corinthians 2:13}

WHY: Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. {2 Corinthians 2:14}

WITH: For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: {2 Corinthians 2:15}

WITH: To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things

To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? {2 Corinthians 2:16}

WAY: For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. {2 Corinthians 2:17}

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2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-18 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

EPISTLES FOR GOD {2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-6}

WHO/WHOM: We WHAT: Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? {2 Corinthians 3:1}

WITH: Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men

Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: {2 Corinthians 3:2}

WHY: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart

Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. {2 Corinthians 3:3}

WITH: And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward

And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: {2 Corinthians 3:4}

WAY: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; {2 Corinthians 3:5}

WITH: Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life

Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. {2 Corinthians 3:6}

MINISTRATION/MINISTRY OF SERVICE {2 CORINTHIANS 3:7-12}

WHY: But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away

But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: {2 Corinthians 3:7}

WHAT: How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious

How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? {2 Corinthians 3:8}

WITH: For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. {2 Corinthians 3:9}

WAY: For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. {2 Corinthians 3:10}

WITH: For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. {2 Corinthians 3:11}

WHEREAS: Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech

Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: {2 Corinthians 3:12}

JEWS VAILED FROM JESUS {2 CORINTHIANS 3:13-18}

WHAT: And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished

And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: {2 Corinthians 3:13}

WITH: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. {2 Corinthians 3:14}

WHY: But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart

But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. {2 Corinthians 3:15}

WAY: Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. {2 Corinthians 3:16}

WITH: Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. {2 Corinthians 3:17}

WHILE: But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. {2 Corinthians 3:18}

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2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

GOSPEL OF JESUS HID TO UNBELIEVERS {2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7}

WHO: We WHILE: Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; {2 Corinthians 4:1}

WHAT: But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. {2 Corinthians 4:2}

WHY: But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: {2 Corinthians 4:3}

WITH: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. {2 Corinthians 4:4}

WAY: For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. {2 Corinthians 4:5}

WITH: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. {2 Corinthians 4:6}

WHEREAS: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. {2 Corinthians 4:7}

PERSECUTED FOR JESUS {2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-12}

WHO: We WHAT: We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; {2 Corinthians 4:8}

WITH: Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed

Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; {2 Corinthians 4:9}

WHY: Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body

Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {2 Corinthians 4:10}

WITH: For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. {2 Corinthians 4:11}

WAY: So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

So then death worketh in us, but life in you. {2 Corinthians 4:12}

FAITH UNDER AFFLICTIONS {2 CORINTHIANS 4:13-18}

WHO: We WHAT: We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; {2 Corinthians 4:13}

WITH: Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. {2 Corinthians 4:14}

WHY: For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. {2 Corinthians 4:15}

WITH: For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. {2 Corinthians 4:16}

WAY: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; {2 Corinthians 4:17}

WITH: While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. {2 Corinthians 4:18}

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2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-21 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

OUR BODY IS THE L.ORD'S {2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-9}

WHO: We WHAT: For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. {2 Corinthians 5:1}

WITH: For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: {2 Corinthians 5:2}

WHY: If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked

If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. {2 Corinthians 5:3}

WITH: For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life

For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. {2 Corinthians 5:4}

WAY: Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit

Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. {2 Corinthians 5:5}

WITH: Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: {2 Corinthians 5:6}

WANT: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) {2 Corinthians 5:7}

WHEREAS: We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. {2 Corinthians 5:8}

WITH: Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. {2 Corinthians 5:9}

JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST {2 CORINTHIANS 5:10-15}

WHO: We WHAT: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. {2 Corinthians 5:10}

WITH: Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. {2 Corinthians 5:11}

WHY: For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. {2 Corinthians 5:12}

WITH: For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause

For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. {2 Corinthians 5:13}

WAY: For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: {2 Corinthians 5:14}

WITH: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. {2 Corinthians 5:15}

WANT: Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. {2 Corinthians 5:16}

RECONCILED TO GOD {2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-21}

WAY: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. {2 Corinthians 5:17}

WHAT: And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; {2 Corinthians 5:18}

WITH: To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. {2 Corinthians 5:19}

WANT: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. {2 Corinthians 5:20}

WHY: For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. {2 Corinthians 5:21}

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2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-18 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

WAYS OF APPROVING MINISTRY OF GODS {2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-10}

WHO: We WHY: We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. {2 Corinthians 6:1}

WHEN: The Day of Salvation WAY: (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) {2 Corinthians 6:2}

WHAT: Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed

Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: {2 Corinthians 6:3}

WITH: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

WITH: In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;

In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; {2 Corinthians 6:5}

WITH: By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned

By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

WITH: By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, {2 Corinthians 6:7}

WITH: By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true

By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; {2 Corinthians 6:8}

WITH: As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; {2 Corinthians 6:9}

WITH: As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. {2 Corinthians 6:10}

SEPERATED YOURSELVES FROM EVIL {2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-18}

WHILE: O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.

O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. {2 Corinthians 6:11}

WITH: Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. {2 Corinthians 6:12}

WITH: Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged

Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. {2 Corinthians 6:13}

WHAT: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? {2 Corinthians 6:14}

WHY: And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel

And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? {2 Corinthians 6:15}

WITH: And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. {2 Corinthians 6:16}

WAY: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, {2 Corinthians 6:17}

WITH: And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. {2 Corinthians 6:18}

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2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

CLEANSE YOURSELVES {2 CORINTHIAN 7:1-7}

WHO: Us WHAT: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. {2 Corinthians 7:1}

WITH: Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. {2 Corinthians 7:2}

WHY: I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. {2 Corinthians 7:3}

WITH: Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. {2 Corinthians 7:4}

WHERE: Macedonia WAY: For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. {2 Corinthians 7:5}

WITH: Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; {2 Corinthians 7:6}

WITH: And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more

And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. {2 Corinthians 7:7}

EPISTLE LETTER OF REPENTANCE {2 CORINTHIAN 7:8-16}

WHO/WHOM: I/You WHAT: For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season

For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. {2 Corinthians 7:8}

WITH: Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. {2 Corinthians 7:9}

WAY: For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. {2 Corinthians 7:10}

WITH: For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. {2 Corinthians 7:11}

WHY: Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.{2 Corinthians 7:12}

WITH: Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. {2 Corinthians 7:13}

WHILE: For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. {2 Corinthians 7:14}

WITH: And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. {2 Corinthians 7:15}

WHEREAS: I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. {2 Corinthians 7:16}

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2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

GAVE THEMSELVES TO THE LORD {1 Corinthians 8:1-7}

WHO/WHOM: Brethren/We WHERE: Macedonia WHAT: Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; {2 Corinthians 8:1}

WITH: How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. {2 Corinthians 8:2}

WHY: For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves

For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; {2 Corinthians 8:3}

WITH: Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. {2 Corinthians 8:4}

WAY: 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.

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. {2 Corinthians 8:5}

WITH: Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. {2 Corinthians 8:6}

WANT: Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. {2 Corinthians 8:7}

GOD SUPPLIES YOUR NEEDS {1 Corinthians 8:8-15}

WHO/WHOM: I/Your WHILE: I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. {2 Corinthians 8:8}

WHAT: For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. {2 Corinthians 8:9}

WHEN: Year Ago WHY: And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. {2 Corinthians 8:10}

WITH: Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. {2 Corinthians 8:11}

WAY: For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. {2 Corinthians 8:12}

WITH: For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened

For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: {2 Corinthians 8:13}

WITH: But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality

But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: {2 Corinthians 8:14}