For we write nothing else to you than what you read and understand, and I hope you will understand until the end;

This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.

For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.

You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men;

But to this day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their heart;

in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left,

So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the offender nor for the sake of the one offended, but that your earnestness on our behalf might be made known to you in the sight of God.

For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.