Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,

Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown to us, we do not get discouraged.

Now since we have the same spirit of faith in keeping with this Scripture: "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe and therefore speak.

For in this one we sigh, since we long to put on our heavenly dwelling.

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences.

Since, then, we are working with God, we plead with you not to accept God's grace in vain.

Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.

For if I have been doing some boasting about you to him, I have never been ashamed of it. Moreover, since everything we told you was true, our boasting to Titus has also proved to be true.

We did not expect that! They gave themselves to the Lord first and then to us, since this was God's will.

For I know how willing you are, and I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your enthusiasm has stimulated most of them.

Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.

since this ministry you render is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, it is also overflowing with more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.

Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else.

And no wonder, since Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

Since many people boast in a fleshly way, I will do it, too.

since you want proof that the Messiah is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is making his power felt among you.