But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up boldness, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News amid much opposition.

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

But as for us, brothers, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

Now as to the times and dates, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.

because God did not put us forth unto wrath, but unto the obtainment of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,