Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
Did I do something wrong by humbling myself so you could be lifted up? I shared God's good news with you for free, was that somehow offensive?
Paul's asking if loving people enough to serve them without asking for anything back was actually a mistake.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he was defending his apostolic authority against false teachers who were criticizing his ministry and boasting about their own credentials. Paul had preached the gospel to the Corinthians without accepting payment, which some viewed as him lowering himself or appearing weak. By "abasing himself," Paul referred to working manually to support his needs, allowing him to offer the gospel freely and prioritize spiritual growth over personal gain.
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