For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many increase to the glory of God.

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.

For the administration of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes beyond measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.