For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to that which he has done, whether good or bad.

And in this I give my judgment; for this is profitable for you, who began before, not only to do, but also to be willing a year ago.

For I know your eagerness, of which I boast to Macedonia on your behalf, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has aroused the greater number.

Each one, as he purposes in his heart, let him give; not of grief, or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

For indeed they say, the letters are weighty and powerful, but the bodily presence is weak, and his speech is contemptible.

I speak according to dishonor, as though we have been weak. But in whatever anyone dares (I speak foolishly), I also dare.

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, and I do not burn?

Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am powerful.

Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me (who is not weak toward you, but is powerful in you;

for even if He was crucified out of weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For indeed even we are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you),

For we are glad when we are weak, and you are powerful. But we pray also for this, your perfection.