¹² We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again,^(A) but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us,^(B) so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

³ But I am sending the brothers^(A) in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove hollow, but that you may be ready, as I said you would be.^(B)