Some of the disciples from Caesarea also joined our party, and brought with them Mnason, a Cyprian, one of the early disciples, at whose house we were to lodge.

Therefore, though I might with Christ's authority speak very freely and order you to do what is fitting,

Yet

pursued, yet never left unsuccoured; struck to the ground, yet never slain;

and you have quite forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as sons, and which say, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, and do not faint when He corrects you;

Your lives should be untainted by love for money. Be content with what you have; for God Himself has said, "I will never, never let go your hand: I will never never forsake you."

Nor his seed

The hungry He has satisfied with choice gifts, But the rich He has sent empty-handed away.

General references

To him who asks, give: from him who would borrow, turn not away.

But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition.