5 But I don't think I'm in any way less important than those "super-apostles."
6 I may not be a trained speaker. But I do have knowledge. I've made that very clear to you in every way.
7 When I preached God's good news to you free of charge, I put myself down in order to lift you up. Was that a sin?
8 Did I rob other churches when I received help from them so that I could serve you?
9 When I was with you and needed something, I didn't cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven't caused you any expense at all. And I won't ever do it.
10 I'm sure that the truth of Christ is in me. And I'm just as sure that nobody in Achaia will keep me from bragging.
11 Why? Because I don't love you? No! God knows I do!