April 23, 2022
In this section, Paul concludes his boasting (2 Corinthians 12:11-13) and anticipates his third visit (2 Corinthians 14-21). Paul has played the fool. He has engaged in, what he regards as, foolish boasting. He was compelled to do so because the Corinthians had accepted the credentials of the “super-apostles” above his own. Whatever the “super-apostles” […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Boasting, Client, Division, Factions, Finances, Patron, Sexual Immorality, Sexuality, Signs, Strife |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
April 9, 2022
Finally, after preparing his readers for twenty-one verses, Paul begins his foolish boasting. Paul’s boasting matches, in some way, the “super-apostles” (hyperlian apostolōn; 2 Corinthians 11:8; 12:11). Whatever boasts they may have boldly announced, Paul can match them and more. Just as the “super-apostles” are apparently Hebrews, Israelites, descendants of Abraham, and ministers of Christ, […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: 2 Corinthians 11, 2 Corinthians 11:21b-29, Boasting, Church, Humility, Ministry, Suffering, Weak |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks