To return to what I was saying. Let no one suppose that I am foolish. Or if you must, at any rate make allowance for me as being foolish, in order that I, as well as they, may boast a little.

With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.

Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.