2 Corinthians 1:18-22

“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

After the thanksgiving in 1:3–11, the body of the letter begins with a lengthy section in which Paul seeks to deal with various accusations the Corinthians have made against his character and conduct (1:12–2:13). By the writing of 2 Corinthians, Paul has heard the good report from Titus that most of the Corinthians have been reconciled to Paul (cf. 7:6–7). Yet, because of the discrepancy between Paul’s written word and his actions, the Corinthians have become suspicious of Paul’s motives, accusing him of duplicity and double-mindedness, especially in regard to his travel plans. Why, for example, did he delay his third visit? Why, instead of coming to Corinth, did he write a “tearful letter” after his painful second visit? And why did he then go to Macedonia first, instead of coming directly to Corinth? The Corinthians’ suspicions against Paul stand in the way of a full and final reconciliation.

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