2Cor.6.4

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2Cor.6.4

Our work as God's servants gets validated--or not--in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly... in hard times, tough times, bad times;

2Cor.6.4

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;

2Cor.6.4

But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,