2 Corinthians 12:15; Gladly Spend and Be Spent for You
2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
The paradox of biblical love is the rejection that is received. The Apostle Paul speaks of this willing devotion to obey His Master which seemed to work toward more hostility. Our Lord was betrayed and crucified by the same ones who hailed Him. Such contradiction of sinners He endured. His Apostles faced that same rejection. The prospect of it did not prevent our Lord nor His servants to flinch from carrying out the gospel mission. They did so with joy.
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.