We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance rather than in the heart.
M I have come to my garden— my sister, my bride. I gather my myrrh with my spices. I eat my honeycomb with my honey. I drink my wine with my milk. Eat, friends! Drink, be intoxicated with love!
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.
Hold firmly to the message of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing.But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me.