Bible passages

1 Corinthians 15:50–58

Changed for Life Beyond Death

Follow the hope of change all the way to the call for steady work.

1 Corinthians 16:1–4

Plan the Gift and Choose Trusted Carriers

Look for how the collection is prepared and protected.

1 Corinthians 16:5–9

An Open Door and a Longer Visit

Follow Paul's route and hear why he is not rushing through Corinth.

1 Corinthians 16:10–12

Welcome Timothy and Respect Apollos's Timing

Notice how Paul speaks about two workers whose visits differ.

1 Corinthians 16:13–18

Be Strong in Love and Honour Helpful Work

Read the courage commands with the love command beside them.

1 Corinthians 16:19–24

A Personal Goodbye with Grace and Love

Notice the warm greetings around the closing's severe warning.

2 Corinthians 1:1–2

Grace and Peace for Corinth and Achaia

Read who is named before following the blessing they receive.

2 Corinthians 1:3–11

Comfort Shared Through Deep Trouble

Listen to how honestly Paul describes being overwhelmed.

2 Corinthians 1:12–24

A Changed Visit and a Faithful Message

Separate Paul's travel plan from the message he says remains trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 2:1–11

Forgive Before Sorrow Swallows Someone Up

Notice when Paul says a punishment has become enough.

2 Corinthians 2:12–17

An Open Door, an Uneasy Heart and an Aroma

Hold Paul's real concern alongside his thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 3:1–6

People Become a Living Letter

Imagine a recommendation that is a community rather than a sheet of paper.

2 Corinthians 3:7–18

The Veil Lifted and Lives Changed

Notice that Paul names glory in both parts of his comparison.

2 Corinthians 4:1–6

Speak Plain Truth and Point to Jesus

Ask what the messengers refuse to do with God's word.

2 Corinthians 4:7–18

Treasure in Fragile Clay Pots

Look at the fragile container before asking where the power comes from.

2 Corinthians 5:1–10

A Temporary Tent and Life from God

Notice that the longing in this passage is for more life, not less.

2 Corinthians 5:11–21

God Puts a Broken Relationship Right

Follow the appeal from Christ's love to a new way of living.

2 Corinthians 6:1–13

Faithful Service and Open Hearts

Notice the kindness in a list that also names severe hardship.

2 Corinthians 6:14–18

Joined Loyalties Must Fit Belonging to God

Picture two animals trying to pull together in opposite directions.

2 Corinthians 7:1–16

Sorrow That Leads to a Changed Response

Notice why Paul rejoices in the change, not in causing pain.

2 Corinthians 8:1–15

Give Willingly from What You Have

Read the generosity story alongside the sentence about not causing distress.

2 Corinthians 8:16–24

Trusted People Handle a Shared Gift

Notice why willing service also needs arrangements others can see.

2 Corinthians 9:1–15

A Cheerful Gift That Meets Real Needs

Follow the gift from preparation to the thanks it produces.

2 Corinthians 10:1–18

Authority Must Build People Up

Ask what Paul's authority is for before noticing how strongly he speaks.