2 Corinthians 4:13; We Also Believe and Therefore Speak
2 Corinthians 4:13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
The Apostle Paul shares that he was not deterred to carry on the work because of the many troubles, distresses and perplexities, persecutions that have befallen him. As a weak, often frail human vessel, the work of the gospel seemed an impossibility. Yet God has given him faith to believe in the Word of God to believe His forever written Word, its promises, purpose and power. Referencing to Psalm 116:10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: