Since then we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech,

since, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked.

Therefore, we are always confident, especially since we know that, while living in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

(since through the proof which this service gives, they glorify God for your acknowledged subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution for them, and for all;)

and in their prayer for you, since they have strong affection for you on account of the eminent grace of God that is in you.

Since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast.

For it is a pleasure to you to bear with men of no understanding, since you yourselves are wise.

since you seek a proof of Christ's speaking in me, who toward you is not weak, but who is mighty in you: