For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, yet our inner nature is being renewed day by day.

We are not again commending ourselves to you, but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you may have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.

Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians. Our heart is opened wide.

For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret itfor I see that my letter hurt you, though only for a little while

But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.

Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, which a man is not permitted to tell.