Study
11 From The Book of 2 Corinthians Is: 2 Corinthians 11:1-21a
1. Why was Paul so concerned for the Corinthian Christians? See
verses 1-4, and cf. Gal. 1:6-10. On what two grounds was he amazed that they
should so readily tolerate these false teachers? See verse 4 and verses 19 and
20. But, see also verses 13-15. What warning for our won day can be drawn
from what Paul says about the false teachers, their methods, and their
message? Is ‘another Jesus’ preached
today?
2. In what ways does Paul distinguish his own way of life while at
Corinth from that of the ‘false apostles? Have you learnt anything new about
Paul’s character from this passage?
Notes
- Verse 5. An ironical reference
to the intruders at Corinth who exalted themselves so highly.
- Verse 7-12. Paul refused to take money from the
church in Corinth, and says that he will continue to refuse, one reason
being that his enemies who, it is implied, did receive support from the
church, would have liked to see Paul doing the same.
- Verse 16. Paul feels ashamed
to be engaged in self-praise; but in the circumstances he can do no other.
Cf. 12:11. He will do even this for the Church’s sake. It is to be ordered
noted, however, that he speaks less of what he has done than of what he
has suffered. Cf. verse 30.
