2 Corinthians 12:19

πάλαι f1δοκεῖτε κ. τ. λ.: ye are thinking this long time (i.e., since they read 2 Corinthians 11:1 ff.; for πάλαι cf. Matthew 11:21; Hebrews 1:1; 2 Peter 1:9) that we are excusing ourselves to you, which is very far from his intention (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:3). On the contrary, in the sight of God speak we in Christ (as he had said before, 2 Corinthians 2:17). But all the things, sc., which we speak, beloved, are for your edifying, sc., of which you sorely stand in need.