1. But, as a help to you, we exhort you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2. For he says: "In a favorable time, I heeded you; and on the day of salvation, I helped you." Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
3. May we never give offense to anyone, so that our ministry may not be disparaged.
4. But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;
5. despite wounds, imprisonment, and rebellion; with hard work, vigilance, and fasting;
6. by chastity, knowledge, and longsuffering; in pleasantness, in the Holy Spirit, and in unfeigned charity;