Reluctantly the Apostle Paul had to defend himself against the false apostles who had infiltrated the Corinthian church. He exposes them and glories in his sufferings for the cause of Christ.
The ritual of choosing, slaying, and disposing of the Red Heifer is unique to the book of Numbers. It does reveal aspects of the person and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ and has practical implications for the Christian today.
Criticism and opposition are to be expected in the life of the Christian. In this section Paul begins to deal with those who rubbished his apostolic credentials and belittled his ministry at Corinth.