^a embarressed as one having insufficient strength to carry on.

^b παραθήκη: a placing beside of one, e.g. that which is served, placed about, given or set by one. c.f. 2Co3:3 Hence, in this case, it is the edification of growth in Christ that has been given to Paul by grace. We each have that from God, and each person's treaure is kept safe by God.