Now I appeal to God as my witness, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth.

I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me.

through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, and yet true;

I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

For he says, “I heard you at the acceptable time, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day of salvation!