1. Do everything in love (10-18)

Paul had pioneered the church in Corinth and he felt like their father. He was sending Timothy to them, and he himself was planning to spend the winter there. He did not want to make just a superficial visit. Timothy was worried about how he would be received. The Corinthians had wanted Apollos to come, but Paul was sending Timothy. Three men from Corinth had visited Paul in Ephesus, seeking his council. They told him about the church, and were going back with Paul's advice.

2. Final greetings (19-24)

Aquila and Priscilla had helped him pioneer the church in Corinth, and had gone as lay missionaries to Ephesus, where they were living and working. His final words remind us that love is the solution to problems between Christians. If we love Jesus and love each other, the problems disappear.

Application: Lord, help me to stand firm in the gospel and do everything in love.
One Word: Stand firm; act in love