Paul opens this section with a humble assertion that human agency, his included, is not worthy to be entrusted with such a gracious and transformative Gospel message. Some had indeed cheapened the message by with dishonest motives, but Paul affirms that, as God was his witness, he had earnestly sought to carry out his mandate with sincerity and transparency (2:14–17). Next the writer reflects upon the triumph of the Gospel among
2 Corinthians 2:14–7:16