II Corinthians is a book in the New Testament of the Bible. Also known as Second Corinthians, this epistle was written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth. Other synonyms for II Corinthians include 2 Corinthians and 2 Cor, which are abbreviated forms of the title. It serves as a continuation of Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church, addressing issues such as false teachers and his own hardships as a missionary. The letter is filled with encouragement, exhortation, and teachings on the Christian faith. It remains an important part of the Christian canon and is widely studied and preached on by pastors, theologians, and Bible students alike.