8. Did I rob other churches when I received help from them so that I could serve you?
9. When I was with you and needed something, I didn't cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven't caused you any expense at all. And I won't ever do it.
10. I'm sure that the truth of Christ is in me. And I'm just as sure that nobody in Achaia will keep me from bragging.
11. Why? Because I don't love you? No! God knows I do!
12. And I will keep on doing what I'm doing. That will stop those who claim they have things to brag about. They think they have a chance to be considered equal with us.