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 ]
14 What a fund of fatherly affection is revealed in his protest, "I am
not seeking _ yours _ but _ you_!" And it must have humbled them to
think of their own lack of care and consideration. They deserved
nothing further at his hands. But instead of rebuking them and
asserting his rights as an apostl... [ Continue Reading ]