Originally Posted by Wythe County Calvinist

I've thought all along that Paul is arguing for the authority of his Apostleship in chapter 2, therefore he would not argue from a position that would cause the Galatians to doubt his authority to deal with them as an Apostle (does that make sense?). He wanted no second guessing when it comes to the matter of properly preaching the Gospel. Therefore, his Apostolic authority had to be paramount. IMO.