As unknown and yet well known (ως αγνοουμενο κα επιγινοσκομενο). "As ignored (as nonentities, obscure, without proper credentials 2. Corinthians 3:2) and yet fully recognized (by all who really matter as in 2. Corinthians 11:6)."

And behold, we live (κα ιδου ζωμεν). Cf. the hazards of his life (2. Corinthians 1:8; 2. Corinthians 4:10; 2. Corinthians 11:23). His whole career is full of paradox).