For we who are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened, not because we wish to be unclothed, but clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

for he accepted my exhortation, and, being more earnest, he went to you of his own accord.

being careful for this that no one shall blame us in this abundance, which is ministered by us;

and being ready to take vengeance on all disobedience, when your obedience shall have been fully established.

for the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied my wants; and in every thing I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and will continue to keep myself.

Be it so, indeed; I did not burden you; but being crafty, I caught you by deceit.

I have foretold, and now the second time, as if I was present, though being absent, I foretell to those who have sinned, and to all others, that, if I come again, I will not spare;