⁸ Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

⁶ nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

¹² Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,

¹ Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:

² yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, who count of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

⁸ For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

²¹ I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet whereinsoever any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

⁴ nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

² but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.