Because we are a fragrance of Christ to God, in those being saved and in those perishing:

being seen that ye are a letter of Christ, administered by us, written not in ink, but in the Spirit of the living God, not in stony tablets, but in fleshly tablets, in hearts.

But their minds were hardened, for to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old testament, not being uncovered, which thing is abolished in Christ.

For also those who are in the tent groan, being burdened, not in that we want to undress, but to clothe ourselves, so that the mortal may be swallowed up by the life.

Therefore always being confident, and knowing that while at home in the body we are absent from the Lord,

For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had not one relief, but being oppressed in everything: battles outside, fears within.

Because he indeed accepted the exhortation, but his own will being more zealous, he went forth to you.

And we sent along with them our brother whom we often proved being diligent in many things, but is now much more diligent (with much confidence toward you)

being enriched in everything for every generosity, which works gratitude to God through us.

And being present with you, and when needy, I was a burden to no man. For the brothers who came from Macedonia, they supplied my need. And in everything I kept, and I will keep myself non-burdensome to you.

For being wise, ye gladly tolerate the foolish.

Are they helpers of Christ? (I speak as being mad) I more: in toils, more abundantly; in stripes, countless; in prisons, more frequently; in deaths often.

But let it be. I did not burden you. Nevertheless, being clever, I caught you with bait.