8. through glory and dishonour, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors;
9. known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed;
10. sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
11. We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.
12. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us.
13. As a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts also.
14. Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?