When dealing with the “superfine apostles ” in the Corinthian congregation, he urged the brothers:“ Now I myself, Paul, entreat you by the mildness and kindness of the Christ, lowly though I am in appearance among you, whereas when absent I am bold toward you. ”
Sewaktu menghadapi ’ rasul - rasul yang sangat hebat ’ di sidang Korintus, ia mendesak saudara - saudara, ” Aku sendiri, Paulus, memohon kepadamu dengan kelemahlembutan dan kebaikan hati Kristus, meskipun di tengah - tengah kamu penampilanku tidak mengesankan, padahal apabila tidak hadir aku berani terhadapmu. ”