11 Even forbearance and gentleness have their limits. The apostle
makes it clear that. when he came to them again he would act quite as
severely as he wrote in dealing with those who still opposed him. He
does not wish to be judged by their standard for it is of no use at
all to measure man by men.... [ Continue Reading ]
20 Paul's patient and forbearing behavior among them was in striking
contrast to the course of his detractors. They treated the Corinthians
like slaves, while Paul served them like a slave. They devoured their
substance. Paul provided for himself by his own labor or the gifts of
other ecclesias. The... [ Continue Reading ]