3 We give no occasion for offense in anything, lest the ministry be blamed, 4 but in everything commending ourselves as ministers of God: in much endurance, in tribulations, in hardships, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in disturbances, in labors, in sleepless nights, in fastings; 6 in purity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love, 7 through the word of truth, through the power of God, through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 by honor and dishonor, by ill repute and good repute; as deceivers, and yet true; 9 as being unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as being disciplined, and not being put to death; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

11 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart has been opened wide. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same—I speak as to children—you also be opened wide.