With Paul’s absence from the Assembly at Corinth, false apostles raise questions about Paul’s authority and truthfulness of the Gospel he taught. Paul writes to the Assembly at Corinth with a harsh tone warning them of how he intends to back up the tone of the letter in person.
It’s ironic that the people of Corinth decided to stand against the very one responsible for teaching them the faith. In Assemblies and Churches today, there are challenges to the authority of Father’s vessels as it was with Paul in his day.