And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

But since we have the same spirit of faith as that shown in what has been written, "I believed; therefore I spoke," we also believe, therefore we also speak.

For we groan while we are in this tent, since we are weighed down, because we do not want to be unclothed, but clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.

because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them.

Since many are boasting according to human standards, I too will boast.

For since you are so wise, you put up with fools gladly.

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak toward you but is powerful among you.