For we write no other things to you, but what ye know and acknowledge, and I trust will acknowledge even to the end.

I speak not by way of command, but that by the diligence of others, I may prove the sincerity of your love.

For I do not mean, that others should be eased, and you burthened; But by an equality,

Not boastingly extending ourselves beyond our measure, in the labours of others; but having hope, now your faith is increased, to be inlarged by you,

I spoiled other churches, taking wages of them, to serve you: and when I was present with you and wanted, I was chargeable to no man.

For wherein were ye inferior to the other churches, unless that I myself was not burdensom to you.