13. So you received everything that the other churches have received. Only one thing was different: I was not a burden to you. Forgive me for this!
14. I am now ready to visit you the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I want nothing from you, except you. Children should not have to save up to give to their parents. Parents should save to give to their children.
15. So I am happy to give everything I have for you, even myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
16. It is clear I was not a burden to you, but you think I was tricky and lied to catch you.
17. Did I cheat you by using any of the messengers I sent to you? No, you know I did not.
18. I asked Titus to go to you, and I sent our brother with him. Titus did not cheat you, did he? No, you know that Titus and I did the same thing and with the same spirit.