Paul between 1 and 2 Corinthians
c. AD 54–56
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Paul between 1 and 2 Corinthians
c. AD 54–56
Trip stops (5)
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Ephesus
1 Cor 16:8
Paul writes 1 Corinthians from here. He plans to stay in Ephesus until Pentecost.
2
Corinth – the painful visit
2 Cor 2:1
The unrecorded "painful visit". Paul comes in sorrow and confrontation with the church. The visit goes badly.
3
Ephesus – the tearful letter
2 Cor 2:4; 7:8
Back in Ephesus Paul writes a letter to Corinth "with many tears". Titus is sent off with it. The letter is either lost or partly preserved in 2 Cor 10–13.
4
Troas
2 Cor 2:12-13
Paul finds an open door for the gospel, but has no rest in his spirit because he does not find Titus. He travels on to Macedonia.
5
Macedonia
2 Cor 7:5-7
Paul finally meets Titus, who brings good news from Corinth. The church has repented. Here Paul writes 2 Corinthians.