Some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and took us to the house of Mnason, a man from Cyprus, one of the early disciples, to spend the night.

So, although through union with Christ I have full freedom to order you to do your duty,

Yet

always being persecuted, but not deserted; always getting a knockdown, but never a knockout;

and you have forgotten the encouragement which is addressed to you as sons: "My son, refrain from thinking lightly of the discipline the Lord inflicts, and giving up when you are corrected by Him.

You must have a turn of mind that is free from avarice; you must be content with what you have, for God Himself has said, "I will never fail you, I will never forsake you."

Nor his seed

He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands.

General references

If anyone, whoever he may be, keeps on begging you, give to him; if anyone wants to borrow from you, do not turn him away.

But continue to seek His will, and these things will be yours besides.