Paul continues his defense by pointing out the arrogance of his rivals.

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Paul prefers to use persuasion rather than rail at the Corinthians and to use reasoned arguments to coax them rather than beat them into submission.

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Paul cites Scripture to encourage giving generously and freely because God loves a cheerful giver and to remind them that God provides all that is necessary for generosity.

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Paul informs them of the envoys he is sending to collect and deliver the financial gift to the churches of Judea.

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Paul encourages the Corinthians to live up to the Macedonian example as he sends Titus to finish the collection that the Corinthians had started in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4.

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Paul is comforted when he receives news from Titus that the Corinthians have responded with repentance to his “tearful letter.”

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The alliances of the Corinthian Church were tarnishing the testimony of the Church and its members and muted the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to them.

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Paul is giving the Corinthians the Big Picture: God is doing a wonderful, mighty work in reconciling the World to Himself and we are called to join Him.

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Human dignity is derived from God. It is God who assigned value to Man.

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Paul is giving the Corinthians the Big Picture – God is doing a wonderful, might work in reconciling the World to Himself and we are called to join Him.

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