1. We work together with God, and we beg you to make good use of God's kindness to you.
2. In the Scriptures God says,“When the time came,I listened to you,and when you needed help,I came to save you.”That time has come. This is the day for you to be saved.
3. We don't want anyone to find fault with our work, and so we try hard not to cause problems.
4. But in everything and in every way we show that we truly are God's servants. We have always been patient, though we have had a lot of trouble, suffering, and hard times.
5. We have been beaten, put in jail, and hurt in riots. We have worked hard and have gone without sleep or food.
6. But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real.
7. We have spoken the truth, and God's power has worked in us. In all our struggles we have said and done only what is right.