2Cor 11:5 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle Asserts His Claims In this section, Paul continues to defend his ministry. He explains that he is not less than the other apostles. He also describes how he preached the gospel without asking for money from the Corinthians. Paul wants them to know his reasons for acting this way. He also warns them about false apostles who pretend to be true servants of Christ, but are really deceivers. v. 5 : Paul says that he is not less important than the most well-known apostles. He says this in a humble way, not boasting. Even though apostles are all equal in their office, each one has different gifts. Paul admits he might not be the best speaker, but he is not lacking in knowledge. The Corinthians have seen that he truly understands the gospel ( I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles , 2 Corinthians 11:5 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 11:5

The Apostle Asserts His Claims

In this section, Paul continues to defend his ministry. He explains that he is not less than the other apostles. He also describes how he preached the gospel without asking for money from the Corinthians. Paul wants them to know his reasons for acting this way. He also warns them about false apostles who pretend to be true servants of Christ, but are really deceivers.

v. 5: Paul says that he is not less important than the most well-known apostles. He says this in a humble way, not boasting. Even though apostles are all equal in their office, each one has different gifts. Paul admits he might not be the best speaker, but he is not lacking in knowledge. The Corinthians have seen that he truly understands the gospel (I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles, 2 Corinthians 11:5 ^a).