Having claimed that his gospel ministry was one of integrity (2:17), Paul now points to what we might call “ministerial credentials” to support his claim. The church at Corinth needed to appreciate this if they would benefit from his ministry. Every local church needs such a God-accredited ministry. We consider two things about an accredited ministry:

1. Evidence of an Accredited Ministry (vv. 1–3)

2. Empowerment for an Accredited Ministry (vv. 4–6)