I planned to visit you on my way to Macedonia and to come back to you from Macedonia, and then to have you send me on my way to Judea.

But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

But as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, distresses,

You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

But even if I am unskilled in speech, I am not in knowledge; in every way we have made this plain to you in all things.

And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.