And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
I'll happily give everything I have for you, my time, my energy, my whole self. Even if loving you more somehow makes you love me less.
True love gives everything without keeping score of what comes back.
📚 Historical Context
In the Apostle Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he was defending his ministry against false teachers who were challenging his authority and misleading the church with their self-serving ways. Paul is highlighting his willingness to exhaust his resources and energy for the spiritual growth of the Corinthians, even though they responded with ingratitude and rejection. This reflects the broader context of the early Christian church, where apostles like Paul often faced opposition and unreciprocated loyalty in their missionary efforts.
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