And when I was present with you and had need, I was not a burden to any of you, for that which was lacking to me was supplied by the brethren which came from Macedonia; and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

When I, therefore, was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that of me there should be yes, yes, and no, no?

But if he determines something, who can turn him? His soul desired it, and he did it.

That i may

If others are partakers of this authority over you, why not us? Nevertheless we have not used this authority, but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

I desire therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, govern the house, giving no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

Them

for there is not another; but there are some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of the Christ.

Some indeed preach the Christ even out of envy and strife, but others also out of good will.

They glory

Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

For we do not commend ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf that ye may have something to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.

But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law, but desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.