2 Corinthians 6:8-10

These contrasts probably give us some indication of the charges that Paul’s critics were leveling at him (cf. Romans 3:8; 1 Corinthians 4:13). Human responses to Paul’s preaching evidently varied greatly (2 Corinthians 6:8), but God’s estimate was positive regardless of the opinions of people. These contrasts may be between human responses or between the human and the divine responses. Regardless of people’s estimates of him, the great apostle continued to fight the good fight of faith (2 Corinthians 6:8). Moreover regardless of how he appeared to be doing, in reality God was preserving and blessing him (2 Corinthians 6:9-10).