2 Corinthians 11:7 — Community Reflections

2 CORINTHIANS 11:7 — KING JAMES VERSION 1

“Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?”

Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge? — Paul worked with his hands (*ergázomai*, labor; see Acts 18:3) rather than accepting *apocha*, support, from the Corinthians. To the worldly-minded, this appears *tapeinoó*, degrading. Yet *voluntary poverty* is the *mark* of authentic apostleship, echoing Christ's *kenosis*.

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Priya SharmaNote1mo ago

The shepherd and the sheep - 2 Corinthians 11

Now I understand why - it's a daily declaration of dependence on God. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. I...