2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - The Character Of Paul's Ministry
3 Give no occasion for stumbling (offence) in anything that our ministry may not be blamed (discredited). 4 In everything we commend ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watching, in fasting; 6 in pureness, in knowledge, in long-suffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, 7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 Also as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
11 O Corinthians, we have spoken openly to you, our (figurative) heart is wide open (enlarged). 12 We do not restrict you, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same in like kind (I speak as to my children), you also be open (open your hearts wide)!