For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.

You will not have forgotten, Brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we used to work at our trades, so as not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you God's Good News.

as ye know how, as a father his own children, we used to exhort each one of you, and comfort and testify,

But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you and separated for a little moment in person, not in heart, have used more abundant diligence to see your face with much desire;

For even when I was with you I used to tell you beforehand that I was to suffer affliction; and so it proved, as you know.

not [to be used] in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God and are ignorant of His will;