But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead:

I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from there into Macedonia.

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excels.

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our body had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

Therefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause who had done the wrong, nor for his cause who suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

So that we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your gift, of which you had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of gift, and not as an extortion.

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. But in whatsoever way any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.