Chapter ten begins the final section of the letter and a new defense of Paulās authority over the Corinthian church as Godās divinely-appointed apostle, specifically in comparison to the false teachers that had deceived them. Paulās appeal that they would listen to him was offered in āthe meekness and gentleness of Christā (2 Corinthians 10:1). […]
Chapter nine continues Paulās discussion on the Corinthiansā giving toward his benevolence ministry with some important general principles about giving in the Church Age. We must understand that tithing is strictly an Old Testament teaching and practice. Nowhere is tithing taught or commanded in the New Testament, including in this chapter. Instead, Christians should give
Chapters eight and nine contain some of the most well-known passages on giving in the New Testament. When churches hold giving campaigns and pastors preach on tithing, these chapters are likely to come up. āThey gave according to their means and beyond their meansā (2 Corinthians 8:3). āMake sure you excel in this act of
