And some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us. They led us to the house of Mnason, a Cypriote, a disciple of long standing, with whom we were to lodge.

And so, although I might be bold in Christ to dictate to you what is fitting,

Yet

persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

and have you forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as sons? My son, do not despise the training of the Lord, Nor faint when he corrects you;

Let your life be untainted by love of money; be content with such things as you have; for God himself has said, I will never leave thee; I will never forsake thee.

Nor his seed

"The hungry he has filled with good things, But the rich he has sent empty away.

General references

"Give to him who asks, and from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.

"But seek his kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.