to those on the one hand an odor from death to death, [and] to those on the other hand a fragrance from life to life. And who [is] qualified for these [things]?

I am not saying [this] as a command, but proving the genuineness of your love by means of the diligence of others.

For [this is] not that for others [there may be] relief, [and] for you difficult circumstances, but [as a matter] of equality.

not boasting {beyond limits} in the labors of others, but having hope [that as] your faith is growing to be enlarged greatly by you according to our assignment,

I robbed other churches [by] accepting support [from them] for the ministry to you.