Paul did not take any credit to himself for the results attained but humbly acknowledged that he was a slave and that all honor should go to God as the one responsible for the growth. ​ — 1 Corinthians 3: 5 - 7; 9: 16; Philippians 1: 1.
Kunagi ei võtnud Paulus saavutatu eest au endale, vaid tunnistas alandlikult, et on ori ning et kogu au kuulub Jumalale, kellest üksi sõltub kasv.