¹⁰ Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

¹⁷ Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

¹⁵ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

¹² And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.