But in all things we [a]approve ourselves as (A)the ministers of God, [b]in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses.

In stripes, in prisons, in [c]tumults, in labors,

[d]By watchings, by fastings, by purity, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 6:4 Declare and show indeed.
  2. 2 Corinthians 6:4 He first of all reckoneth up those things which are neither always in the ministers, nor without exception, unless it be according to the affection of the mind, patience only except, which also is one of the virtues which ought to be always in a good minister.
  3. 2 Corinthians 6:5 In tossing to and fro, finding no place of rest and quietness.
  4. 2 Corinthians 6:6 Secondly, he reckoneth up such virtues as are necessary, and ought always to be in them, and whereby as by good armor, all lets and hindrances may be overcome.

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