2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul. With this verse, Paul begins a strong warning to the false teacher (or teachers) and the group that followed him. Up to this point, he had been writing to those who accepted him as an apostle. He begins his defence with an emphatic statement of authority: I, Paul! I who am said to be. The false teacher (or teachers) made fun of Paul's strongly worded letter and said he could talk big when he was not there, but was meek and mild when he faced his opposition. The faction believed harshness and arrogance was the mark of a true apostle, so they made fun of Paul's weakness and trembling (see 1 Corinthians 2:3 and note). I beg of you. Even now Paul does not command them, but tries to persuade them. Gentleness and kindness are two characteristics of Christ himself, and every Christian must imitate these!!!