Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

and not according as Moses put a veil on his own face, so that the children of Israel should not fix their eyes on the end of that annulled.

But their thoughts have been darkened, for unto this day the same veil remains in reading the old covenant, unremoved, which in Christ is annulled.

But unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil lies upon their heart.

But when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away.)

But as fellow-workmen, we also beseech that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;

Whether as regards Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, they are deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.

and in their supplication for you, full of ardent desire for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God which is upon you.

Again I say, Let not any one think me to be a fool; but if otherwise, receive me then even as a fool, that I also may boast myself some little.

For if I shall desire to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth; but I forbear, lest any one should think as to me above what he sees me to be, or whatever he may hear of me.

I have become a fool; ye have compelled me; for I ought to have been commended by you; for I have been nothing behind those who were in surpassing degree apostles, if also I am nothing.