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The Irony and Sarcasm in 2 Corinthians: Paul's Defense Against False Teachers

In 2 Corinthians 10-13, Paul adopts a different tone marked by irony and sarcasm to defend his apostolic authority against accusations from false teachers. These critics questioned his presence and eloquence, alleging he was bold only in writing but cowardly in person. Paul contrasts his genuine call to apostleship with the fraudulent credentials of his opponents, highlighting their dangerous influence and misleading teachings. This passage emphasizes the struggle between spiritual integrity and worldly standards, urging the Corinthians to discern deeper truths beyond mere appearances.

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The Irony and Sarcasm in 2 Corinthians: Paul's Defense Against False Teachers

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  1. 2 Corinthians 10-13 –A Different Tone • Irony, 10:1; sarcasm, 10:12; 11:19. Why? • His apostolic authority at stake • Response to accusations of false teachers who invaded Corinth • Foxes in the henhouse • Forced Paul to contrast his genuine call to apostleship with opponents’ fraudulent credentials

  2. Accusations Against Paul • Inferior in presence, 10:1, 10 • Untutored in speech, 10:1, 10; 11:6 • Bold at a distance, cowardly when present, 10:2 • Fleshly; lived according to standard of world, 10:2 • Not sound in intellect, 11:16-17, 19

  3. Paul’s enemies • Dangerous influence, 11:3. • Introduced new teaching, 11:4 • Boasted, 11:18-19, 22-23 • Violent, 11:20-21

  4. 2 Co.10:1, irony and sarcasm • We detect irony and sarcasm by tone of voice and speed of words • In writing, we use context • “Oh sure you did” • “Yeah, right” • Elijah, 1 K.18 • Micaiah, 1 K.22 • Job 12:2 . . .

  5. Walk / War according to flesh(10:2-3) • Lies, Mt.2 • Insinuations, Mt.26:61; Lk.23:2-5 • Persecutions, Ac.16 • Party spirit, Ac.17; 19 • Philosophies, Col.2 • Pseudo science, 1 Tim.6:20

  6. 2 Co.10:7a Statement: “Ye look at the things that are before your face” (ASV; NASB; NIV) Command: “Look at what is before your eyes” (NRSV; ESV) Question: “Do you look at things accord-ing to the outward appearance? (NKJV)

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