For Jesus Christ the Son of God--He who was proclaimed among you by us, that is by Silas and Timothy and myself--did not show Himself a waverer between "Yes" and "No." But it was and always is "Yes" with Him.

But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.

while we look not at things seen, but things unseen; for things seen are temporary, but things unseen are eternal.

He has made Him who knew nothing of sin to be sin for us, in order that in Him we may become the righteousness of God.

while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.

Is it a sin that I abased myself in order for you to be exalted, in that I proclaimed God's Good News to you without fee or reward?

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led astray into sin, and I am not aflame with indignation?