In 2 Corinthians 12 Paul’s ‘boasting’ takes another turn as he asks,
Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you?
2 Cor. 12:19
Because what Paul has been doing hasn’t been about protecting his own position or reputation but helping the Corinthian church. His parody of boasting is about showing them that …
- Paul’s achievements aren’t Paul’s achievements
- Just because you haven’t fallen that doesn’t mean you’re strong
- God’s grace is given to help us survive God’s work in us