^{13 Ref} but you know that because of weakness of the flesh I preached the Gospel to you the first time.

^{14 Ref} That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn't despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

^{15 Ref} What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.

^{13 Ref} but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:

^{14 Ref} and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, `even' as Christ Jesus.

^{15 Ref} Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.