2Cor 12:11 | MHM | STEP | Paul's Expostulations In this section, Paul speaks directly to the Corinthians. He expresses disappointment that they had not defended him when others tried to discredit him. He also explains his love and dedication to them as a faithful servant of Christ. Paul reminds them of his actions, showing he worked for their good and not for personal gain. Lastly, he addresses sins within the church, urging repentance and warning that he will not tolerate wrongdoing when he visits them again. v. 11 : Paul says the Corinthians forced him to defend himself, even though they should have spoken up for him. They had seen proof of his apostleship through the miracles, patience, and mighty works he performed among them. Paul humbly says he is "nothing," even though he is in no way less than the greatest apostles ( I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing , 2 Corinthians 12:11 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 12:11

Paul's Expostulations

In this section, Paul speaks directly to the Corinthians. He expresses disappointment that they had not defended him when others tried to discredit him. He also explains his love and dedication to them as a faithful servant of Christ. Paul reminds them of his actions, showing he worked for their good and not for personal gain. Lastly, he addresses sins within the church, urging repentance and warning that he will not tolerate wrongdoing when he visits them again.

v. 11: Paul says the Corinthians forced him to defend himself, even though they should have spoken up for him. They had seen proof of his apostleship through the miracles, patience, and mighty works he performed among them. Paul humbly says he is "nothing," even though he is in no way less than the greatest apostles (I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing, 2 Corinthians 12:11 ^a).