And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself ¹  as an angel of light.

You are looking at outward appearances. ¹  If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.

Now I, Paul, appeal to you ¹  personally ²  by the meekness and gentleness ³  of Christ (I who am meek ⁴  when present among ⁵  you, but am full of courage ⁶  toward you when away!) –

For how ¹  were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this injustice!