2Cor 3:1 | MHM | STEP | Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation In this section, Paul explains why he speaks about himself and his ministry to the Corinthians. Some people in Corinth doubted his authority and tried to damage his reputation. Paul makes it clear that he is not boasting for his own glory, but wants the church to understand his true relationship with them. He points to the changed lives of the believers as the best proof of his ministry’s value. v. 1 : Paul says he does not need to give the Corinthians letters of recommendation or receive them, like some false teachers do. The real evidence of his work is not in words or papers, but in the results of his ministry among them (2 Corinthians 3:1 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 3:1

Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation

In this section, Paul explains why he speaks about himself and his ministry to the Corinthians. Some people in Corinth doubted his authority and tried to damage his reputation. Paul makes it clear that he is not boasting for his own glory, but wants the church to understand his true relationship with them. He points to the changed lives of the believers as the best proof of his ministry’s value.

v. 1: Paul says he does not need to give the Corinthians letters of recommendation or receive them, like some false teachers do. The real evidence of his work is not in words or papers, but in the results of his ministry among them (2 Corinthians 3:1 ^a).