1. Paul Reconciles with the Corinthians  ( 1:1⁠–⁠7:16 )

a. Introduction  ( 1:1⁠–⁠11 )

i.   Paul Greets the Corinthians  ( 1:1⁠–⁠2 )

ii.  The God of All Comfort  ( 1:3⁠–⁠11 )

b. Paul’s Integrity  ( 1:12⁠–⁠2:11 )

i.   Paul’s Changed Plans  ( 1:12⁠–⁠2:4 )

ii.  Forgiveness for the Offender  ( 2:5⁠–⁠11 )

c. Paul’s Ministry  ( 2:12⁠–⁠6:10 )

i.   Triumph in Christ  ( 2:12⁠–⁠17 )

ii.  Ministers of a New Covenant  ( 3:1⁠–⁠18 )

iii. The Light of the Gospel  ( 4:1⁠–⁠6 )

iv. Treasure in Jars of Clay  ( 4:7⁠–⁠18 )

v.  Our Eternal Dwelling  ( 5:1⁠–⁠10 )

vi. Ambassadors for Christ  ( 5:11⁠–⁠21 )

vii. Hardships and God’s Grace  ( 6:1⁠–⁠10 )

d. Paul’s Exhortation  ( 6:11⁠–⁠7:16 )

i.   Open Your Hearts  ( 6:11⁠–⁠13 )

ii.  Do Not Be Unequally Yoked with Unbelievers  ( 6:14⁠–⁠18 )

iii. Paul’s Joy in the Corinthians  ( 7:1⁠–⁠16 )

2. The Collection for Jerusalem  ( 8:1⁠–⁠9:15 )

a. Generosity Commended  ( 8:1⁠–⁠15 )

b. Titus Commended  ( 8:16⁠–⁠24 )

c. God Loves a Cheerful Giver  ( 9:1⁠–⁠15 )

3. Paul’s Final Challenge  ( 10:1⁠–⁠13:14 )

a. Paul’s Apostolic Authority  ( 10:1⁠–⁠12:21 )

i.   Let Him Who Boasts Boast in the Lord  ( 10:1⁠–⁠18 )

ii.  Paul and the False Apostles  ( 11:1⁠–⁠15 )

iii. Paul’s Suffering and Service  ( 11:16⁠–⁠33 )

iv. Paul’s Revelation  ( 12:1⁠–⁠4 )

v.  Paul’s Thorn and God’s Grace  ( 12:5⁠–⁠10 )

vi. Concern for the Corinthians  ( 12:11⁠–⁠21 )

b. Examine Yourselves  ( 13:1⁠–⁠10 )

c. Benediction and Farewell  ( 13:11⁠–⁠14 )