For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the trouble which befell us in Asia, that we were exceedingly pressed, above our strength, so that we despaired even of life.

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye were obedient in all things.

But their understandings were blinded: and until this day the same veil remaineth unremoved on the reading of the old testament, which is taken away in Christ.

For the love of Christ constraineth us, while we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

Therefore we are embassadors for Christ, as though God were intreating by us: we beseech you, in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side: from without were fightings, from within were fears.

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort, and we rejoiced the more exceedingly in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

That to their power, I testify, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves,

What I speak, I speak not after the Lord; but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you, in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

For wherein were ye inferior to the other churches, unless that I myself was not burdensom to you.

I told you before, and do tell before-hand (though now absent, as if I were present the second time) those who had sinned before, and all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare: