[Instrumental] [Verse] I implore you, brothers, be as I am, because I have also become as you are. You did me no wrong; you know that it was because of a physical illness that I originally preached the gospel to you, and you did not show disdain or contempt because of the trial caused you by my physical condition, [Pre-Chorus] but rather [Chorus] you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. Where now is that blessedness of yours? [Instrumental] [Verse] Indeed, I can testify to you that, if it had been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. So now have I become your enemy by telling you the truth? They show interest in you, but not in a good way; they want to isolate you, so that you may show interest in them. [Chorus] you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. Where now is that blessedness of yours? [Instrumental] [Verse] Now it is good to be shown interest for good reason at all times, and not only when I am with you. My children, for whom I am again in labor until Christ be formed in you! I would like to be with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed because of you. [Chorus] you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. Where now is that blessedness of yours? [Instrumental] [End]
