Was Paul's preaching his own words or prompted by the Holy Spirit?
Paul’s preaching was not merely his own words. He did not come with fickle language, but everything he said was prompted by the Holy Spirit. He spoke under the Spirit’s direction, constrained by the love of Christ, even while suffering privation and facing false accusations.
Les explains that Paul did not come with fickle language, but everything he said was prompted by the Holy Spirit. Paul was motivated by the love of Christ, which constrained him and enabled him to endure repeated privations listed later in II Corinthians. Because he no longer worked hand in glove with Peter and the eleven and proclaimed something they knew nothing of, he was accused of not bringing the truth. Les notes the irony that those with the truth often come under attack while false teachers are not.