6. Though untrained in public speaking, I am certainly not untrained in knowledge. Indeed, we have always made that clear to you in everything.
7. Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
8. I robbed other churches by taking pay from them to minister to you.
9. When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way.
10. As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.
11. Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows I do!