Paul describes true ministry here - coming by the calling of the Lord in gentleness, boldness, & compassion. Never with greed, harshness, or fear, but with a conviction that the message is true & the Lord has placed you in that particular place for that particular purpose.
These men also worked! They didn't rely on others to provide for them. Instead, they worked day & night to provide for themselves so they weren't a burden to those they were ministering to.
Finally, they did not fear persecution for their believes. Nor did the new believers. See, what they found was so much more fulfilling than what they had before. God supplies all their needs - emotionally, physically, & spiritually. So, there is no need to fear what man can do, for God is bigger than man.
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