10. Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or ill-treated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong.
11. I have been making a fool of myself. But you forced me to do it, when you should have been speaking up for me. I may be nothing at all, but I am as good as those super apostles.
12. When I was with you, I was patient and worked all the powerful miracles and signs and wonders of a true apostle.
13. You missed out on only one blessing that the other churches received. That is, you didn't have to support me. Forgive me for doing you wrong.
14. I am planning to visit you for the third time. But I still won't make a burden of myself. What I really want is you, and not what you have. Children are not supposed to save up for their parents, but parents are supposed to take care of their children.