2Cor 12:11-13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Cor 12:11-13: 12:11-13 Paul reviews his apostolic credentials; he continues to play the role of a fool , making proud boasts because his detractors have forced him to do so (see study note on 11:16-29). Paul, too, has a commission as an apostle , one sent by God himself, with all the signs to validate it. 12:11 “super apostles”: See 11:5 .

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‏ 2 Corinthians 12:11-13

Summary for 2Cor 12:11-13: 12:11-13 ^a Paul reviews his apostolic credentials; he continues to play the role of a fool, making proud boasts because his detractors have forced him to do so (see study note on 11:16-29). Paul, too, has a commission as an apostle, one sent by God himself, with all the signs to validate it. 12:11 ^b “super apostles”: See 11:5 ^c.
12:12 ^d Included in Paul’s credentials was his ability to deal patiently with difficult people such as the Corinthians.
12:13 ^e The only thing I failed to do refers to his not taking payment for his services (see 11:7-11 ^f).

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