This is my defense to those who sit in judgment on me. — Paul turns to accusers (those 'examining' him—anakrizontōn). His defense (apologia) will be apostolic-autobiographical: he will justify his practice of refusing support by appeal to his authority and his choices. The tribunal of judgment is the Corinthian church itself, where critics question his legitimacy.

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