8 through glory and dishonor, insult and praise. We are treated as deceivers and yet are truthful;
9 as unrecognized and yet acknowledged; as dying and behold we live; as chastised and yet not put to death;
10 as sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
11 We have spoken frankly to you, Corinthians; our heart is open wide.
12 You are not constrained by us; you are constrained by your own affections.
13 As recompense in kind (I speak as to my children), be open yourselves.
14 Do not be yoked with those who are different, with unbelievers. For what partnership do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?