¹² So then, death is working in us, but life in you.

⁹ For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.

¹⁰ We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame.

¹⁶ In this we see what love is, because he gave his life for us; and it is right for us to give our lives for the brothers.

²⁴ But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of the good news of the grace of God.

¹⁵ And I will gladly give all I have for your souls. If I have the more love for you, am I to be loved the less?

¹⁷ And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

³⁰ Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.