We’re pressured from every side, but we never get crushed. Sometimes we don’t know which way to turn, but we never give up.
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, insults, hard times, attacks, and difficulties. For when I’m weak, that’s when I’m strong.
When we came to Macedonia, we weren’t able to rest. There was trouble all around. We had battles on the outside and fears on the inside.
I will not leave you like children who don’t have any parents. I will come to you.
You’re tempted in the same way that all other human beings are. And God is faithful; he won’t let you be tempted beyond what you can endure. When you are tempted, God will provide a way out, and then you’ll be able to resist.
Instead, we try to show in every way that we’re genuine servants of God. We endure through troubles, hard times, and suffering.
We’re not holding back our love from you. But you’re holding back your love from us.
I wish I could be with you now and change my tone of voice. I really don’t know what to do with you.