¹⁴ But ^(A)thanks be to God, who in Christ always ^(B)leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads ^(C)the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

^5 (A)Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but ^(B)our sufficiency is from God, ⁶ who has made us sufficient to be ^(C)ministers of ^(D)a new covenant, not of ^(E)the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but ^(F)the Spirit gives life.

⁹ But he said to me, ^(A)“My grace is sufficient for you, for ^(B)my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that ^(C)the power of Christ may rest upon me.

¹³ I can do all things ^(A)through him who strengthens me.