Sacred Sunday~II Corinthians Chapter 11/Paul VS Corinthians/Where is the Respect

The Corinthians & Paul have Issues. 

Paul thinks he's pretty great when compared to the "super-apostles" (ah, sarcasm! Good one, Paul!). He may not be a fancy public speaker like these guys, but Paul knows his stuff. After all, he learned it from God. Apparently, some of these false apostles have been circulating rumors that if Paul were a real apostle, he would accept a salary from the Corinthians. Instead, Paul continues to work as a craftsman (he was a tent-maker) and accepts support from other Christians, but not Corinth. What gives? Paul tells them it's not because he doesn't love them. It's because he does—so much!  But yeah, when Paul came to visit, he didn't take money from them for his personal support. He didn't want to be a burden. He just brought them the good news of Christ Jesus free of charge. Is that a problem, Corinthians? Paul accuses the false apostles of being in league with Satan. Does all this bragging make Paul seem a little foolish? Well then fine. Paul is cool with that… even though he knows how ridiculous this all sounds. Besides, the Corinthians love fools. They listen to them talk all day… and even get convinced by some of their stupid arguments. We're looking at you, false apostles. If these guys want to have a brag-off, then let's go. Are these guys Jewish? Well, Paul is, too! Are they serving Jesus?  Paul has the far more impressive credentials. Five times he was whipped with 39 lashes. Three times he was beaten with rods. More ouch. Once he was stoned. Three times he was shipwrecked. He was lost at sea for a day. He is constantly in danger wherever he goes. Wow, people do not like Paul. See, unlike the false apostles, Paul doesn't brag about all the amazing things he can do or the fancy speeches he gives.