2 Corinthians 6:2-4

New International Version - UK

² For he says,

I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation.

Paul’s hardships

³ We put no stumbling-block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. ⁴ Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;