But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedo´nia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
for I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedo´nia, that Achai´a was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.