Explore the Bible Assistant Professor, School of Christian Studies, University of Mobile Relationships: The Integrity Factor 2 Corinthians 1:3–12; 2:14–17 Live for Others (1:3–7) Paul’s relationship with the Corinthians had been strained, and 2 Corinthians was written in order to defend his authority as an apostle since some had questioned it. Typically Paul would begin his letters by thanking God…