For we are a sweet odour of Christ to God in those who are saved, and in those who perish.

For we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.

We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities; under difficulties, yet not in despair;

(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)

For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body according to what he hath done, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

or what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, "I will inhabit in them, and walk about in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be for me a people."

I speak not for your condemnation, for I have already said, that ye are in our hearts to die and live together.

For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings; within were fears.

But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying in you might not be vain in this matter; that as I have said, ye may be prepared.

Now he that supplieth seed to the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may fix its residence in me.

Think ye that we are again making an apology to you? In the sight of God speak we in Christ: but all things, beloved, for your edification.