2 Corinthians 7:3-5

New International Reader's Version

³ I don’t say this to judge you. I have told you before that you have an important place in our hearts. We would live or die with you. ⁴ I have spoken to you very honestly. I am very proud of you. I am very happy. Even with all our troubles, my joy has no limit.

⁵ When we came to Macedonia, we weren’t able to rest. We were attacked no matter where we went. We had battles on the outside and fears on the inside.