## We work ##

"we" refers to Paul and Timothy.

## in honor and dishonor ##

These are the extremes of how people view Pauls ministry work. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

## in slander and praise ##

These are the extremes of how people speak of Pauls ministry work. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])

## as dying and—see!—yet living ##

AT: "as dying and yet living, as you see"

## but are always rejoicing; ##

AT: "but always rejoice because of the good news about Jesus Christ"

## as having nothing and yet as possessing all things ##

AT:"as having nothing and yet we possess all the riches of God."