^12 (A)The signs of a true apostle were performed among you ^(B)with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works. ¹³ For in what were you less favoured than the rest of the churches, except that ^(C)I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!

¹⁴ Here ^(D)for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for ^(E)I seek not what is yours but you. For ^(F)children are not bound to save up for their parents, but ^(G)parents for their children.