¹² We work hard with our own hands to feed ourselves. When people insult us, we ask God to bless them. When people treat us badly, we accept it. ¹³ When people say bad things about us, we try to say something that will help them. But people still treat us like the world’s garbage—everyone’s trash.

¹⁴ I am not trying to make you feel ashamed, but I am writing this to counsel you as my own dear children.