2 Corinthians 1

Paul begins a second letter to the Corinthians by reminding them of the fellowship they have with one another - especially in difficult times. Paul had suffered many catastrophic events, and he reminded the Corinthians that he was able to endure them by remembering the grace that had been commonly shown to them both. He reminded them of his labor among them. There were no cleverly hidden messages; he always spoke to them plainly and clearly about the claims of the gospel message.