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;