11. I have made a fool of myself. But you made me do it. You should have praised me. Even though I am nothing, I am in no way less important than the "super-apostles."
12. You can recognize apostles by the signs, wonders and miracles they do. Those things were faithfully done among you no matter what happened.
13. How were you less important than the other churches? The only difference was that I didn't cause you any expense. Forgive me for that wrong!
14. Now I am ready to visit you for the third time. I won't cause you any expense. I don't want what you have. What I really want is you. After all, children shouldn't have to save up for their parents. Parents should save up for their children.
15. So I will be very happy to spend everything I have for you. I will even spend myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?