A PURE VIRGIN BRIDE TO CHRIST
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2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Key Verse 2
“I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.”
1. Read verses 1-2. Why does Paul call it ‘foolishness’ to defend his apostleship?
(1) What does Paul mean by ‘godly jealousy’? (2a, Exodus 20:5) How did he
present the Corinthians to Christ? (2b)
2. Read verses 3-4. What was Paul’s concern for the Corinthians believers? (3)
What should their attitude have been towards false teachings? (4)
3. Read verses 5-15. How did Paul defend himself as an apostle? (5-11) How did
he expose false apostles? (12-15a) What will be their end? (15b)