A Ministry of Weakness

Last week, Paul directly called out the error of the false teachers. He told the Corinthians that the false apostles were not servants of righteousness, rather they were servants of Satan. Paul now reluctantly participates in what he deems “foolish” boasting in order to make a last-ditch effort to help the Corinthians see the truth. We see that Paul’s boasting is different from that of the false apostles, that Paul’s boasting and the marks of his ministry are not marked by the boasting of his abilities, charisma, oratory skills, or wealth. Rather, Paul boasts of how his ministry is marked by his weakness which in the end will bring glory to God rather than himself.