INTRODUCTION -- Before and after Second Corinthians -- Paul's opponents in Corinth and the purpose of Second Corinthians -- The integrity of Second Corinthians -- The theology of Second Corinthians -- COMMENTARY -- The opening of the letter: the call to fellowship with the apostle in Christ (1:1-2:17) -- The body of the letter: the apostolic mission and the apostle in mission (3:1-7:16) -- The closing of the letter: the call to simplicity (8:1-13:14).