Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(2Co 12:19) “Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”  “Excuse”: Plead for self as if guilty of wrong. The answer is a firm “no”. What has been stated is not excuse, but truth. It’s only purpose given is for their spiritual good. The Holy Spirit is not having Paul lift up self, but instead hold forth truth (fact) for their good, not necessarily Paul’s.