• 2 Corinthians 1

  • Video Introduction to the Book of 2 Corinthians

  • Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians

  • Corinth—A Thriving Metropolis

  • Seal Devices

  • 2 Corinthians 2

  • Triumphal Procession

  • The Arch of Titus in Rome

  • 2 Corinthians 4

  • Earthen Vessels

  • 2 Corinthians 6

  • Unevenly Yoked

  • 2 Corinthians 9

  • A Family in Corinth Donates to Help the Judean Brothers

  • 2 Corinthians 11

  • Saul and Damascus

  • Coin Minted by King Aretas IV

  • Petra—The Nabataean Capital

The items shown in the illustrations and 3-D video footage in the Media Gallery are based on extensive research. However, they are artists’ renditions and, at times, depict only one of several possibilities.

Earthen Vessels

Earthen Vessels

Shown here are clay vessels that date to the first century C.E. Craftsmen in Corinth produced vessels like these. In his second inspired letter to the Corinthian congregation, Paul compared Christians to this type of inexpensive container. Each day, the disciples in Corinth handled clay jars, pots, and lamps common to the routines of life. As they handled these breakable vessels, the disciples would be reminded of having the correct view of themselves and the privileges Jehovah had granted them.​—2Co 4:1, 5-11.

Photo: Petros Dellatolas. American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Corinth Excavations

Related Scripture(s)

2Co 4:7
2 Corinthians 1
2 Corinthians 2
2 Corinthians 4
2 Corinthians 6
2 Corinthians 9
2 Corinthians 11