²² On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

¹⁴ There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it and built huge siege works against it. ¹⁵ Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man.^(A)

¹¹ as you help us by your prayers.^(A) Then many will give thanks^(B) on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

⁹ The increase from the land is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.