In 2 Corinthians 6.4-8, Paul tells his readers how their teachers commend themselves in every way, by their actions:

• By great endurance
• In afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings
• In imprisonments, riots, labor, sleepless nights, hunger
• By purity, knowledge, patience, kindness
• By the Holy Spirit, genuine love
• By truthful speech and the power of God
• With weapons of righteousness
• Through honor and dishonor
• Through slander and praise

Paul makes it clear that the apostles’ actions are trustworthy (see the list!).  In the next post (5/16/14), see how they are treated for their work.