Summary: Vs 1-4 Paul tells them he determined not to come to them in sorrow, he doesn’t want em to be grieved, he wants them cheerful so he too can be, cz if thyre sorrowful he too will be. 4 he reaffirms his love for them. 5-11 he talks about not only trying to correct someone who messes up but to forgive, and restore. Forgive and comfort him so he isn’t overwhelmed with sorrow. They altogether forgive lest Satan take advantage of the unforgiveness to bring problems in the church. 12-13 talks about his visit to troas, after he had shared the gospel his plan was to pass by Corinth but bcz he didn’t find Titus (who was to bring word from Corinth after his letter) he felt restless, and went straight to Macedonia instead. 14 He acknowledges God’s leading and using them to spread the knowledge of Him in every place. 15-16 he uses imagery fragrance, and the fragrance being: His knowledge (says vs 14) that fragrance is spread to all, believers and unbelievers, those who receive n reject. To those who receive Jesus, its an aroma of life, but to those who reject Him, its the aroma of death. To know God is life eternal John 17:3. 17 genuine believers not being like the many who twist the word of God, they speak purely the word of God, with God as witness.