2 Corinthians 11:21; I am Bold Also
2 Corinthians 11:21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
The Apostle Paul’s defence is well summed up in the introductory words of Jude in his epistle providing warning on the character of false teachers – Jude 3-4 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
He was exposing them with holy courage. A boldness borne out of his love for the brethren. Such holy boldness enabled him to write clearly and emphatically so that he might steer the hearts of the Corinthians, veered from ungodly influence, be brought back to spiritual bearing!
Jeremiah the prophet in the Old Testament to Israel resembled the Apostle Paul’s predicament. How both men were watchful to the welfare of the flock God had them to shepherd. This is well depicted in the story of “The Biblical Almond Tree”