For we are not as many, corrupting the word of God: but as of purity, but as from God, we speak in Christ, in the presence of God.

But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which has been written, I believed, therefore I also spoke; and we believe, therefore we also speak;

But as I speak to children, you indeed receive this reward.

I do not speak for castigation: for I have said before, that you are in our hearts to die with you and to live with you.

because if I have gloried with him in anything over you, I wag not made ashamed; but as I spoke all things to you in truth, so our rejoicing over Titus was true.

I speak not according to commandment, but through the zeal of others also proving the sincerity of your divine love.

Because they say, His letters are indeed weighty and powerful; but the presence of his body is weak, and his speech contemptible.

If indeed rude in speech, but not in knowledge; but in every thing making manifest unto you in all things.

I speak according to disparagement, as that we are weak; but in whatsoever any one is bold, (I speak it in folly,) I am bold also.

Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak as a mad man,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes more abundantly, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;

that he was caught up to Paradise, and heard unutterable words, which it is impossible for a man to speak.

For if I shall wish to glory, I will not be a fool; for I speak the truth: but I fear, lest some one may consider with reference to me above what he sees me, or hears from me.

For a long time you were thinking that I am apologizing to you. We speak before God in Christ; but all things, beloved, are for your edification.