3:1,2
A variety of personal attacks were being made on Paul. One was that he commended himself and did not have letters of commendation. It was common for itinerant teachers to have letters of commendation, so that their credibility could be assessed. However, such a “demand” was totally unreasonable in Paul’s case. It was Paul who had founded the church in Corinth. Before his arrival there was no church, not until he had preached the gospel in the city. The Corinthians knew full well who Paul was, they themselves were the evidence that Paul was genuine!
3:3
The change in the lives of the Corinthians was the proof. They were a “letter from Christ”. What better letter of commendation could there be! They were the result of Paul’s ministry. The test of any ministry we might have is whether it leads to people being made more Christlike, whether it be people coming to faith, or Christians growing in maturity. The key question is whether God is involving us in His work or not. If He is then there will be positive spiritual fruit.
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