1. You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
2. But even after we had previously suffered and were shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to declare to you the gospel of God amid much opposition.
3. For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from uncleanness, nor in guile.
4. But as we were allowed by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not to please men, but God, who examines our hearts.
5. For neither at any time did we come with flattering words, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed. God is our witness.
6. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you, or from others, even though we might have made demands as the apostles of Christ.
7. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse caring for her own children.
8. So having great love toward you, we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.