12 I beg you, brothers: Become like me, for I also became like you. You have not wronged me;
13 you know that previously I preached the gospel to you because of a physical illness.
14 You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.
15 What happened to this sense of being blessed you had? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.
16 Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?
17 They are enthusiastic about you, but not for any good. Instead, they want to isolate you so you will be enthusiastic about them.
18 Now it is always good to be enthusiastic about good — and not just when I am with you.