For we are not like the majority who peddle the word of God, but as from pure motives--but as from God--we speak before God in Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthenware jars, in order that the extraordinary degree of the power may be from God and not from us.

in the word of truth, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and left hand,

as grieving, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and possessing everything.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that [although he] was rich, for your sake he became poor, in order that you, by his poverty, may become rich.

Just as it is written, "He scattered widely, he gave to the poor; his righteousness remains {forever}."

For I am jealous [for] you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you [in marriage] to one husband, to present [you] [as] a pure virgin to Christ.

And he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness." Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me.

Indeed, the signs of an apostle have been done among you with all patient endurance, both signs and wonders and deeds of power.

For indeed, he was crucified because of weakness, but he lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live together with him because of the power of God toward you.

Now we pray to God that you not do wrong in any way, not that we are seen as approved, but that you do what is good, even [though] we are [seen] as though unqualified.

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong, and we pray for this: your maturity.