Others might not think of me as an apostle, but I’m certainly one to you! You’re the proof that I am the Lord’s apostle.
While I was with you, I demonstrated the signs of a true apostle with great endurance, including signs, wonders, and miracles.
Don’t work for food that spoils, but for food that lasts forever. Work for the food that the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”
Anyone who does accept it acknowledges that God is true.
Show us which of these two you’ve chosen to take the place of Judas, who gave up being an apostle to go where he belongs.”
This is how I defend myself when people judge me.