But I determined this in myself, that with sorrow I would not again come to you:

we are confident, indeed, and would be pleased rather to depart from the body, and to dwell with the Lord.

so that we exhorted Titus, that, as he had previously begun, so he would bring to an end this gift among you also.

For though I should boast even, somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I would not be ashamed:

that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.

For if he that comes should preach another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or, if you receive another Spirit, which you did not receive, or another gospel, which you have not accepted, you would well bear with him.

For though I should choose to boast, I would not be void of understanding: for I will speak the truth. But I forbear, lest any one should think of me more than what he sees me to be, or what he hears of me.