So I made up my own mind not to pay you another painful visit.

Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you could be exalted, because I proclaimed the gospel of God to you free of charge?

On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.

When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.