From: Paul, an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother. To: God's church in Corinth, and to all the holy people throughout Achaia.

who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written text brings death, but the Spirit gives life.

In fact, that which once had glory lost its glory, because the other glory surpassed it.

For if that which fades away came through glory, how much more does that which is permanent have glory?

For I know how willing you are, and I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your enthusiasm has stimulated most of them.

So if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave us to build you up and not to tear you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

I wish you would tolerate a little of my foolishness. Yes, please tolerate me!

As surely as the truth of the Messiah is in me, my boasting will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.