15. So where is your sense of joy? For I testify that you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me, if possible.
16. So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?!
17. Others zealously court you—not in a good way, but they wish to shut you out so that you will court them.
18. To be courted is good, but let it always be in a good way—and not just when I am there with you.
19. My dear children! Again I suffer labor pains until Messiah is formed in you.