Paul boasts in his weaknesses, a peculiar move which highlights the sufficiency of Christ.

Paul boasts in the flesh, a practice he notes the believer would do well not to do often. In it, he subverts expectations, and boasts in negatives that highlight all they have endured because of the gospel and by the grace of God.

Having denounced the false, "super-apostles" Paul goes on to discuss how to identify a real apostle of Jesus Christ.

Paul labels the "super-apostles" as false apostles and deceitful workmen, because they try to present themselves as real apostles, without presenting the gospel the apostles teach.

A comparison of Paul and his team's love for the believers in Corinth and the greed of the "super-apostles" is drawn to highlight the difference in their ministries.

Paul goes toe to toe with the "super-apostles" and likens them to the serpent in the garden.

In contrast with the "super-apostles" who boast in their wealth, following, and influence; Paul notes he and real apostles of Jesus Christ, boast only in the Lord.

Paul formally begins his addressing the claims by the "super-apostles" by noting the authority they claimed, which ultimately allowed them to bring the gospel to Corinth. He says, their boldness is not to frighten the believers, despite what the "super-apostles" claimed of Paul.

Paul was accused of only being bold with the Corinthians in his writing and not in person. He gives his defense as to why in what is the beginning of his address of these "super apostles".

Paul closes out his comments about giving by noting that we can only reap insomuch as we sow. In doing so, he reflects on the gifts God has given us, the fullest expression in his grace, which Paul calls the "indescribable gift".

Why does God love a cheerful giver? Turns out, it has a lot to do with the faith of the giver in God to use what they give.

Paul's words to the Corinthians challenge them, and us, to be prepared in our giving. This is an act of intention and ultimately dwelling on what God has done, and what God can do.

Titus is given an atta boy for his willingness to collect the offering of the churches, no simple task during the time of the early church.

Paul continues to challenge the Corinthians in their generosity by calling to continue in the giving they had begun. In doing so, they can trust God's provision in all things.

Paul recounts the generosity of the Macedonians, despite the afflictions they faced there, as an example and motivation to generous giving in other churches, in this case Corinth.

Paul had commended the Corinthians for their generosity to Titus. When Titus went to visit Corinth, they lived up to their reputation.

The grief Paul caused in the life of the Corinthians is worthwhile because it produces repentance.

Titus' arrival and message of how the Corinthians welcomed Titus was in turn a huge comfort in the face of affliction for Paul and his ministry partners.

Paul describes his desire for the Corinthian church and why he is desirous of them to be on the right track. He takes pride in them as a church for the comfort he receives in observing their faith.

Paul's teaching on being unequally yolked is used to highlight our need to remove barriers in our lives to living for Christ.