Financial Independence and Exposure of False Apostles

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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?

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

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And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

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As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

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Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

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But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.

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For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

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And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

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It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

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