DK
2 Corinthians · read by Denny Kenaston
98 verses, in order. Only the verses Denny read aloud are shown.
2 Corinthians 1
9
Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 4)
10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 4)
2 Corinthians 2
1
So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
2
For if I grieve you, who is left to cheer me but those whom I have grieved?Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
5
Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you—to some degree, not to overstate it.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
6
The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
7
So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
8
Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
9
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
11
in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
13
I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.Read from KJV · The Ministry of Women in the Local Church
14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.Read from KJV · The Path Into Bondage
15
For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 1)
16
To the one, we are an odor of death and demise; to the other, a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 1)
17
For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 1)
2 Corinthians 3
1
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?Read from KJV · Adorning the Gospel of God Our Saviour (Part 1)
2
You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 3)
3
It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.Read from KJV · Adorning the Gospel of God Our Saviour (Part 1)
6
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
7
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
8
will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
9
For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
10
Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
11
For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
12
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
13
We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
14
But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
15
And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
16
But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
17
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.Read from KJV · How to Be Changed
18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.Read from KJV · The Spirit of Law and the Spirit of Grace
2 Corinthians 4
3
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.Read from KJV · (Christ) the Incomparable Christ
4
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.Read from KJV · (Christ) the Incomparable Christ
5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.Read from KJV · (Christ) the Incomparable Christ
6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.Read from KJV · The Church Beautiful
7
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.Read from KJV · Adorning the Gospel of God Our Saviour (Part 1)
10
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.Read from KJV · Adorning the Gospel of God Our Saviour (Part 1)
11
For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 3)
12
So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 3)
17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.Read from KJV · Crowns of Eternal Reward
18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.Read from NASB1995 · (Youth and the Fires of Devotion) the Fire That Illuminates
2 Corinthians 5
7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.Read from ESV · (Christ--the Way God Makes Man Righteous) 8. Saving Faith
9
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
13
If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
14
For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.Read from KJV · (Guidelines for Winning Souls) Attitudes That Defeat Us in Soulwinning
15
And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.Read from KJV · (Guidelines for Winning Souls) Attitudes That Defeat Us in Soulwinning
16
So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.Read from KJV · (Guidelines for Winning Souls) Attitudes That Defeat Us in Soulwinning
17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
18
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:Read from KJV · (Guidelines for Winning Souls) Attitudes That Defeat Us in Soulwinning
19
that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men's trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.Read from KJV · (Guidelines for Winning Souls) Attitudes That Defeat Us in Soulwinning
20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.Read from KJV · The Urgency and Supremacy of the Great Commission
21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.Read from KJV · (Guidelines for Winning Souls) Attitudes That Defeat Us in Soulwinning
2 Corinthians 6
4
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
5
in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger;Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
7
in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;Read from NKJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
9
as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
10
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.Read from NKJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
11
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
17
"Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you."Read from KJV · (Divine Attributes) 14 the Humility of God
18
And: "I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."Read from KJV · (Divine Attributes) 14 the Humility of God
2 Corinthians 7
2
Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 3)
8
Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it, I now see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time.Read from KJV · How Do I Humble Myself? (Part 2)
9
And now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.Read from KJV · Godly Sorrow-the Way to Revival
10
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.Read from KJV · How Do I Humble Myself? (Part 2)
11
Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.Read from KJV · (Christ--the Way God Makes Man Righteous) 7. Conviction Leads to Repentance
2 Corinthians 8
1
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
2
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
3
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
4
they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
5
And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
6
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
7
But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
8
I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
20
We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 3)
21
For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 3)
2 Corinthians 9
6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.Read from KJV · (Youth Bible School 2007) Let Us Go in and Possess the Land
10
Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
12
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.Read from KJV · The Spiritual Grace of Giving
2 Corinthians 10
1
Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.Read from KJV · Conquering Warriors
2
I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh.Read from KJV · Conquering Warriors
3
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
5
We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.Read from KJV · Tear Down the Strongholds
6
And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
9
I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
10
For some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account."Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
13
We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 5)
14
We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ.Read from KJV · The Ministry of Women in the Local Church
15
Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,Read from KJV · The Ministry of Women in the Local Church
2 Corinthians 11
1
I hope you will bear with a little of my foolishness, but you are already doing that.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 1)
2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.Read from KJV · (Christ) the Power of Christ-Centered Theology - Part 2
3
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 1)
4
For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it way too easily.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 1)
2 Corinthians 12
7
or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 4)
8
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.Read from KJV · Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 4)