How Paul Seeks to Establish Leadership Credibility in the Church

This passage reveals more about the heart, soul, and emotions of the Apostle Paul than any other passage in the New Testament. The methods are the why for what he does; the mission is what he's wanting to accomplish through all of his leadership. He wants them to know that he is ministering to them and leading out of a motive that is primarily concerned about pleasing God and not pleasing people.