For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.

For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith: