Paul sent Titus to the churches to start a collection on behalf of the Christians in Judea who were in financial difficulties. He wanted the Corinthians to be generous as other churches had been and to be prepared to give the offering having collected it over several weeks. Jesus is the motivation for Christian giving.

Paul continues to explain his life as an Apostle and justifies his approach to the gospel and the church in Corinth. he wants to re-build his relationship with them. He then went on to teach them not to be ‘yoked’ with unbelievers which in that context meant not to be involved with temple worship and other gods.

The church in Philippi was founded by Paul and he had a good relationship with them. They had helped him and he is thankful for them.