13 For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that (A)I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!

14 Here (B)for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for (C)I seek not what is yours but you. For (D)children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but (E)parents for their children. 15 (F)I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If (G)I love you more, am I to be loved less?

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