8.What was Paul’s attitude toward those who were important members of the conference?

It did not matter to Paul who they were. God is not impressed with the importance of men. The important ones added nothing to the grace that had been given to Paul.

It appears that the Lord Jesus was not willing that Paul should be influenced by other Christian leaders. Paul’s contribution to the Body of Christ was too important and critical to be influenced by other people no matter how godly or gifted.