Titus had reported back good news to Paul. There was sorrow about the sexual sin that had taken place and this had led to repentance which in turn leads to reconciliation. the church responded well to Paul’s intervention.

Paul explains the gospel which is for all as everyone is a slave to sin. The gospel transforms lives and changes the eternal destination of those who believe. Paul challenges all Christians to be concerned for those outside the Kingdom and to be God’s ambassadors.

In Corinth, members of the church were in dispute with each other and instead of resolving the issues with the help of church leaders, they were taking the argument to the law courts.