It is true that we have our full share of the sufferings of the Christ, but through the Christ we have also our full share of consolation.

And our hope for you remains unshaken. We know that, as you are sharing our sufferings, you will also share our consolation.

If it is I who cause you pain, why, who is there to cheer me, except the very person whom I am paining?

And with many an appeal to us for permission, they showed their love, and contributed their share towards the fund for their fellow-Christians.

God has power to shower all kinds of blessings upon you, so that, having, under all circumstances and on all occasions, all that you can need, you may be able to shower all kinds of benefits upon others.