The Super-Apostles, Free Ministry, and Satan Disguised as Light

Paul sarcastically calls his rivals super-apostles and rejects the idea that polished speech or taking money determines apostolic legitimacy. He had accepted support from other churches so that he could preach in Corinth without charge. He then names the rivals false apostles and warns that deception can look impressive: even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light, so outward brilliance is not proof of truth.