What has a temple of God in common with one of idols? For you are the temple of the living God, as God has said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

I do not say this to condemn you; for I have said before, that you are in our hearts, so that we could die with you, and live with you.

But I have sent the brethren, that our boasting of you in this respect may not be in vain; that you may be ready, as I said:

and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.