2 Corinthians 11:7-15

2. Freedom to minister without charge 11:7-15

Paul claimed the freedom to minister in Corinth without receiving financial support from the Corinthians to illustrate his self-sacrificing love for his readers and his critics’ selfishness. He digressed from his "foolish" boasting (2 Corinthians 11:1-6) to defend his policy regarding his own financial support (2 Corinthians 11:7-12) and to describe his opponents’ true identity (2 Corinthians 11:13-16).