2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - The Character Of Paul's Ministry

³ Giving no cause for trouble in anything, so that no one may be able to say anything against our work; ⁴ But in everything making it clear that we are the servants of God, in quiet strength, in troubles, in need, in sorrow, ⁵ In blows, in prisons, in attacks, in hard work, in watchings, in going without food; ⁶ In a clean heart, in knowledge, in long waiting, in being kind, in the Holy Spirit, in true love, ⁷ In the true word, in the power of God; with the arms of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, ⁸ By glory and by shame, by an evil name and a good name; as untrue, and still true; ⁹ Unnoted, but still kept fully in mind; as near to death, but still living; as undergoing punishment, but not put to death; ¹⁰ As full of sorrow, but ever glad; as poor, but giving wealth to others; as having nothing, but still having all things.

¹¹ Our mouth is open to you, O Corinthians, our heart is wide. ¹² It is not our feelings to you which are narrow, but yours to us. ¹³ Now to give me back payment of the same sort (I am talking as to my children), let your hearts be wide open to me.