For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
No estamos tratando de recomendarnos a nosotros mismos otra vez ante ustedes. Les estamos dando motivos para estar orgullosos de nosotros, para que tengan algo sólido que responder a esas personas que solo se preocupan por la apariencia externa y no por lo que realmente está en el corazón.
Pablo les da razones legítimas para defenderse contra quienes valoran más la apariencia que la sinceridad del corazón.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to defend his ministry against false teachers who emphasized outward appearances, such as impressive credentials or charisma, rather than genuine spiritual integrity. Paul was addressing a church influenced by these critics, urging the Corinthians to recognize true apostleship as something validated by God through heartfelt sincerity and actions. This verse specifically encourages the Corinthians to have solid reasons to counter those who valued superficial glory over inner truth.
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