When Paul lived, physical illness was generally seen as a mark of divine displeasure. There would thus have been a natural temptation for the Galatians to despise and ignore Paul on account of his sickness.1
When Paul lived, physical illness was generally seen as a mark of divine displeasure. There would thus have been a natural temptation for the Galatians to despise and ignore Paul on account of his sickness.1
14 and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.