Easy Bible・2 Corinthians 11

Paul warns the Corinthians about false apostles

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In this chapter, Paul defends his ministry against false apostles who have infiltrated the Corinthian church. He expresses his concern that the Corinthians are being deceived by these impostors and led astray from the true Gospel. Paul compares himself to a jealous bridegroom who wants to present the Corinthian church as a pure virgin to Christ. He warns the Corinthians about the danger of following false teachings and false apostles who preach a different Jesus, a different spirit, and a different gospel. Paul recounts his sufferings and hardships as a true apostle of Christ. He mentions his imprisonments, beatings, and near-death experiences for the sake of the Gospel. Despite these trials, Paul remains steadfast in his commitment to preaching the truth. He emphasizes that his weakness and vulnerability are not signs of weakness in his ministry, but rather a demonstration of God's power working through him. Paul concludes the chapter by expressing his concern for the Corinthians' spiritual well-being. He fears that they are easily swayed by smooth-talking false apostles who deceive them with their eloquence and charisma. Paul urges the Corinthians to discern the true servants of Christ from the false ones and to remain faithful to the teachings they have received from him. He assures them that he will continue to defend his ministry and expose the deceitful tactics of the false apostles.