2 Corinthians 12:17 Commentary and Bible Study

No, he had not made a gain either personally, or in this more subtle, more indirect way, by collecting funds through his helpers and having them pass them on to Paul when no one was there to witness. Paul had all the time thought only of their good, and it was extremely hurtful to accuse him of trying to take advantage when he strove so hard and at such sacrifice to himself to do the opposite. What particularly grieved Paul was not that the Judaizers lied about this, but that the Corinthians did not trust him enough to instantly reject such accusations as false.