2 Corinthians 6:3-13

English Standard Version

³ We ^(A)put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, ⁴ but ^(B)as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: ^(C)by great endurance, ^(D)in afflictions, ^(E)hardships, calamities, ^5 (F)beatings, imprisonments, ^(G)riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; ^6 (H)by purity, ^(I)knowledge, patience, kindness, ^(J)the Holy Spirit, ^(K)genuine love; ⁷ by ^(L)truthful speech, and ^(M)the power of God; with ^(N)the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; ⁸ through honor and dishonor, ^(O)through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; ⁹ as unknown, and ^(P)yet well known; ^(Q)as dying, and behold, we live; ^(R)as punished, and yet not killed; ^10 (S)as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; ^(T)as poor, yet making many rich; ^(U)as having nothing, ^(V)yet possessing everything.

¹¹ We have spoken freely to you,^[a] Corinthians; ^(W)our heart is wide open. ¹² You are not restricted by us, but ^(X)you are restricted in your own affections. ^13 (Y)In return (I speak ^(Z)as to children) widen your hearts also.