E. The Corinthians Exhorted (6:11–7:16)
3. The basis of the ministry (3:7–18) 4. The theme of the ministry (4:1–7) 5. The trials of the ministry (4:8–18) 6. The motivation of the ministry (5:1–10) 7. The message of the ministry (5:11–21) 8. The conduct of the ministry (6:1–10) E. The Corinthians Exhorted (6:11–7:16)
1. To open their hearts to Paul (6:11–13) 2. To separate themselves from unbelievers (6:14–7:1) 3. To be assured of Paul's love (7:2–16) III. Paul's Collection (8:1–9:15)
A. The Patterns of Giving (8:1–9)
1. The Macedonians (8:1–7) 2. Jesus Christ (8:8–9) B. The Purpose of Giving (8:10–15) C. The Procedures of Giving (8:16–9:5) D. The Promise of Giving (9:6–15) IV. Paul's Apostleship (10:1–12:13)
A. Apostolic Authority (10:1–18)
B. Apostolic Conduct (11:1–15) C. Apostolic Suffering (11:16–33) D. Apostolic Credentials (12:1–13) V. Paul's Visit (12:14–13:14)
A. Paul's Unselfishness (12:14–18)
B. Paul's Warnings (12:19–13:10) C. Paul's Benediction (13:11–14)
