1 Since we work together with him, we are also begging you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2 He says, I listened to you at the right time, and I helped you on the day of salvation. Look, now is the right time! Look, now is the day of salvation!
3 We don’t give anyone any reason to be offended about anything so that our ministry won’t be criticized.
4 Instead, we commend ourselves as ministers of God in every way. We did this with our great endurance through problems, disasters, and stressful situations.
5 We went through beatings, imprisonments, and riots. We experienced hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger.
6 We displayed purity, knowledge, patience, and generosity. We served with the Holy Spirit, genuine love,
7 telling the truth, and God’s power. We carried the weapons of righteousness in our right hand and our left hand.