It took me about 20 minutes to read this passage. Paul is pouring out his heart to the believers to whom he introduced Jesus. These last 4 chapters depict a man who was willing to do anything to help people grow in their faith; even if he was dishonored in the process. Paul explains that the believers in Corinth were more important than his comfort. When he was with them they were his only focus, and now while he was away they were another burden that he was willing to carry to see them enter into the presence of God. That is a picture for me as to how I am to act toward other believers. I know that I haven’t been able to live up to Paul’s example, but this passage gives me a picture of the work that God want all Christians to be doing to express our faith within the body of Christ.
Stuart
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