bb.  Vindication of his action.  10:1 to 12:13

I.  Direct.  10:1-18

A.  Self-disparagement.  10:1,2

B.  Defense.  10:3-6

A.  Self-disparagement.  10:7

B.  Defense.  10:8-18

II.  Indirect.  11:1 to 12:13

A. a.  Apology for boasting.  Solicitude for them.  11:1-4

b.  Equality with other apostles.  Not behind them in knowledge.  11:5,6

c. aa.  Gratuitous preaching.  11:7-10

bb.  Why?  Because I love you not?  11:11

B.  False apostles.  11:12-15

A. a.  Apology for boasting.  Solicitude for himself.  11:16-18

b.  Equality with other apostles.  Not behind them in sufferings.  11:19 to 12:11

c.    bb.  Why?  Because I wronged you?  12:12,13-

    aa.  Gratuitous preaching.  12:-13