[:en]Paul wrote to the Corinthian church out of great distress and anguish to let them know how deep his love was for them (v. 4) He urged them to reaffirm their love for Christ and to forgive the sinners.
He proceeded to preach the gospel of Christ at Troas. He spread the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere in order for them to smell the fragrance of life. He spoke the word of God with sincerity and without profit (vs. 14-17)[:]