who delivered us from so great a death, and will deliver: in whom he have hope that he will also yet deliver;

Then having such hope, we use great boldness,

My boldness to you is great, my rejoicing over you is much: I have been filled with consolation, I superabound with joy in all our tribulation.

For behold, how great enthusiasm, yes, how great apology, yes, how great clearing up, yes, how great fear, yes, how great longing, yes, how great zeal, yes, how great avenging, this same godly sorrow did work in you! In everything you have established yourselves to be pure in the matter.

because in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

And we sent our brother along with him to them, whom we have tried, being frequently zealous in many things, but now much more zealous, with great confidence towards you.

Then it is no great wonder if his ministers are transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose, end shall be according to their works.