2 Corinthians 1

Paul seems to have 2 letters here in this one. Chapter 10-13 deal with more painful issues in this church to which Paul wrote more than any other church. The earlier chapters seem more conciliatory. Maybe that makes up for or cushion the harder words. Paul's ministry had been questioned.  Comfort means to fortify more than to smother with love. There were some trials going on. God delivers the faithful. Paul does what he does because of God and not social convention. Christ is the big "Yes!" of God to followers. Christ delivers.