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Criticisms against the Apostle Paul

1. 2 Corinthians 1:12-21. The charges were:
• a. Unholy and improper conduct (v.12).
• b. Hidden and selfish motives (v.13; cp.3:12).
• c. Fickle and indecisive (v.15)
• d. Inconsistent in his message and preaching (v.18; cp. 6:3).
• e. Weak and shaky in the faith (v.21).
• f.  Un-anointed for the ministry (v.21; cp. 3:5).
2. 2 Corinthians 3:1. The charge was that he praised himself and lacked letters of commendation.
3. 2 Corinthians 4:1-2. The charges were:
• a.  Being sometimes faint-hearted and slack.
• b.  Doing some shameful, disgraceful, scandalous things.
• c.  Walking about deceiving people.
• d.  Mishandling the Word of God.
4. 2 Corinthians 5:12-15. The charge was that Paul was beside himself, mad, insane.
5. 2 Corinthians 7:2. The charges were:
• a.  Wronging people; treating people unjustly.
• b.  Corrupting, injuring, and destroying people.
• c. Defrauding, cheating, and stealing from people.
6. 2 Corinthians 10:1-13. The charges were:
• a.  Walking after the flesh (unsaved or carnal) (vs.1-2).
• b.  Being a coward (vs.1-2; cp. 11:32).
• c.  Not of Christ (v.7).
• d.  Claiming unauthorized authority (v.8).
• e.  Having a weak appearance (v.10).
• f.  Being a poor speaker (v.10; cp. 11:6). g. Exceeding his authority (v.13).
7. 2 Corinthians 12:11-18. The charges were:
• a.  Not being an apostle (v.11).
• b.  Damaging the church's image (v.13). c. Taking money through middle men (vs.17-18; cp. 8:20-22, See note, pt.2 - 2 Cor. 12:13-18.)