5. in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
6. in pureness, in knowledge, in perseverance, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,
7. in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
8. by glory and dishonour, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;
9. as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and not killed;
10. as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
11. Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged.
12. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
13. Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also open your hearts.