The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided and immature. They abused the sacraments, the spiritual gifts, and each other. Paul’s great concern is the reconciliation of these divisions between God’s saints, to accomplish this there must be unity in Christ. In 2nd Corinthians, Paul praises the young church for their obedience, generosity, and love, and reassures them of his legitimacy as an apostle.