Running naked through the brambles, all the while believing it's...

Running naked through the brambles, all the while believing it's a victory parade.

And yet you didn't answer the question and do the hokey pokey turnaround to appear to be clever in confidence in your ability.

Why did Paul give the historical evidence in the following verses if not to support verse 1?

Come out of the brambles sweety and try answering to give yourself the victory before you give yourself the victory.