Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

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Definition

Proper noun: * A New Testament book: "Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians" is the full title of a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a letter (epistle) traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, addressed to the Christian community in Corinth.

Usage
  • This term is used as the formal title of a specific biblical book. It is often abbreviated as 2 Corinthians.
    • The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from the Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians.
    • In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his ministry and authority.
Advanced Usage
  • The book is frequently cited in theological and historical studies of early Christianity, Paul's theology, and church administration.
    • The concept of the "new covenant" is elaborated in the Second Epistle to the Corinthians.
Variants and Related Words
  • 2 Corinthians (n): The standard and most common abbreviated form of the title.
  • Second Corinthians (n): A common alternative phrasing of the abbreviated title.
  • Corinthians (n): When used in context (e.g., "First and Second Corinthians"), it can refer to these two epistles collectively.
Synonyms
  • II Corinthians
  • The Second Letter to the Corinthians
Related Phrases
  • Pauline epistle: A letter written by Paul. 2 Corinthians is one of the Pauline epistles.
  • New Testament book: A text forming part of the Christian New Testament.
Noun
  1. a New Testament book containing the second epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth