2 Corinthians 11:12-15 (WEL) But what I am doing, I will continue to do so that I may cut off any opportunity from those who are looking for an opportunity, so they can go on bragging about being equal to us. 13 These kinds are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of…
2 Corinthians 11:7-11 (WEL) Have I committed some offense by humbling myself, so you could be exalted, just because I have preached the Gospel of God freely to you? 8 I robbed other congregations, taking wages from them to minister to you. 9 When I was with you and in need, I was not…
2 Corinthians 11:3-6 (WEL) I fear lest in some way, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, your minds might be corrupted from the open honesty that is in Christ. 4 For if someone comes preaching another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have…
2 Corinthians 11:1-2 (WEL) 1 I wish you would allow me a little foolishness. Please bear with me. 2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy, for I have betrothed you to one husband so that I can present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. Chapter summary: UCRT: “The apostle excuses…
2 Corinthians 10:12-14 (WEL) We don’t dare classify ourselves to be that way or compare ourselves with those who speak highly of themselves, but they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves. They are not wise. 13 We will not brag beyond proper boundaries, but according to God’s standard given to us—a…
Sin was the charge; guilty was the verdict, and death was the sentence. One sin is that serious. God’s standard is the Law, summarized in the 10 Commandments. Breaking God’s law either actively or by failure to obey brings God’s wrath. All have broken God’s laws (the sinless Lamb of God, 100% God and…
2 Corinthians 10:7-11 (WEL) Are you looking at the outward appearance? If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, then let him remind himself that as he is Christ’s, so are we. 8 For even if I brag a little too much about our authority, which the Lord has given to us for edification…
2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (WEL) For even if we do live according to the flesh, we do not make war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons we use for war are not of the flesh, but mighty through God to even pulling down strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every high, self-exalted opinion…
2 Corinthians 10:1-2 (WEL) Now I, Paul myself—who am insignificant in person, but when absent am assertive towards you—plead with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. 2 I plead with you, so that when I am present, I won’t have to be bold by the kind of confidence by which I plan…