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2 Corinthians 10-13. Amplified Bible. Paul Describes Himself. 10 Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent! 2 I ask that when I do come I will not be driven to the boldness that I intend to show toward ...
God mercifully allowed Paul to suffer a physical problem to keep him mindful of his dependence on Him. The truly humble are knowledgeable of their dependence, and they cry out to God continually for help, for what God only can supply: His Holy Spirit, His love, His faith, the forgiveness of sin, etc. Theirs is not just a feeling of weakness ...
Aug 9, 2024 · Answer. The Bible describes humility as meekness, lowliness, and absence of self. The Greek word translated “humility” in Colossians 3:12 and elsewhere literally means “lowliness of mind,” so we see that humility is a heart attitude, not merely an outward demeanor. One may put on an outward show of humility but still have a heart full ...
Mar 5, 2024 · Paul kept preaching this message as a follower of Jesus. Over and over, Paul reiterated the importance of the humble life for the believer in Jesus. When the people sitting in these churches first heard these words from Paul, they might have thought, Wait a minute. Did Paul really say the H– (I guess in Greek, the T-) word?
New Living Translation. Paul Defends His Authority. 10 Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away. 2 Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives.
v. 19 In spite of all his greatness, Paul was a humble man. He is perhaps the greatest Christian in all of the Bible, but didn’t strut around saying, “Yes, I’m Paul, writer of half the New Testament…from Romans and Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus, and maybe Hebrews !
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Sep 26, 2023 · The Apostle Paul was God’s “chosen instrument” to take His name to “Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites” (Acts 9:15). He was useful because he was malleable. Paul viewed himself as a bondservant of Christ (Rm 1:1), a co-laborer for the gospel (1 Cor 3:9), and the chief of sinners (1 Tim 1:15). He freely admitted his faults and ...
