2 Corinthians 11:6

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2 Corinthians 11:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it way too easily.

5 I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”

6 Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

7 Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

8 I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.

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1 Corinthians 1:21

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1 Corinthians 2:1

When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.

1 Corinthians 2:2

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1 Corinthians 2:3

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1 Corinthians 2:13

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Ephesians 3:4

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2 Peter 3:15

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2 Peter 3:16

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2 Corinthians 4:2

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2 Corinthians 5:11

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2 Corinthians 12:12

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