Asbury Bible Commentary – a. The nature of Paul’s ministry (2:14-4:1)
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a. The nature of Paul’s ministry (2:14-4:1)
a. The nature of Paul’s ministry (2:14-4:1)

Paul illustrates the nature of his ministry by appealing to the imagery of the Roman triumph (2:14-16a) and of Moses' mediation of the law (3:7-4:1). Between these two images (in 2:16b-3:6) Paul identifies God as the sole basis for his confidence in and competence for ministry.