For our pride is this (the testimony from our conscience), that we behave in the world in the simplicity and purity of God, not by fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, and especially toward you.

as also ye did acknowledge us in part, because we are your boast, just as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

But if any man has caused sadness, he has not caused me sadness, but in part (that I may not bear down) you all.

Great is my boldness toward you, great is my pride for you. I have been filled with encouragement. I over-abound with joy in all our affliction.

And he who supplies seed to the man who sows, and bread for eating, may he supply and multiply your seed, and may he increase the fruits of your righteousness,

The truth of Christ is in me that this pride in me will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.