After a particularly trialsome time in Asia and Macedonia, he experienced great relief on hearing that the Corinthian congregation had responded well to his letter of reproof.
Pärast eriti katsumusterohket aega Aasias ja Makedoonias koges ta suurt kergendust, kui sai teada, et Korintose kogudus oli tema manitsuskirjale positiivset vastukaja osutanud.