What reason does Paul give for his behavior while he was at Corinth, for his times of madness and also of sober-mindedness?

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Everything he does is for their sakes.

Paul was a Hebrew of extraordinary training and ability, and no doubt of personal family wealth. He was not impressed by the accomplishments of the pagan Greeks (Gentile dogs to him).

Rather, he suffered all things and behaved as he did for their edification in Christ.

It is difficult for a proud man to be spurned by those whom he is endeavouring to help, especially when he has made himself foolish and of no account for their sakes. It is part of the sufferings of Christ.