1. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2. Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
3. I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that you are in our hearts to die and live with you.
4. Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.
5. For, when we were come into Macedonia, our body had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
6. Nevertheless God, who comforts those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;