because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.

Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus different from the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the one you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it well enough!