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Great Endurance in Triumphant Paradoxes


Great Endurance in Triumphant Paradoxes

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‎And now in his conclusion we see Paul abandon his apostolic plural and speak in the first person from his heart: “We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also” (vv. 11–13). As Scott Hafemann has pointed out, Paul is not addressing the Corinthians as one whose feelings have been hurt, he is not trying to recover his ego, he has no need to bolster his self-esteem. Paul has spoken from his heart—that is, he has opened before them what makes him tick, his inner motives for ministry.

Hughes, R. Kent. 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2006. Print. Preaching the Word. 
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