12. Death is at work in us. But life is at work in you.
13. It is written, "I believed, and so I have spoken." (Psalm 116:10) With that same spirit of faith we also believe. And we also speak.
14. We know that God raised the Lord Jesus from the dead. And he will also raise us up with Jesus. He will bring us with you to God in heaven.
15. All of that is for your benefit. God's grace is reaching more and more people. So they will become more and more thankful. They will give glory to God.
16. We don't give up. Our bodies are becoming weaker and weaker. But our spirits are being renewed day by day.
17. Our troubles are small. They last only for a short time. But they are earning for us a glory that will last forever. It is greater than all our troubles.