For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also with power, and with the Holy Ghost, and with much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you, for your sake.

and had been shamefully intreated at Philippi, as ye know, we were bold thro' our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.

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

So, loving you tenderly, we were ready to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but our own souls also, because ye were dear to us.

For when we were with you we told you before, we should be afflicted; as it came to pass, and ye know.

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you, in, all our affliction and distress by your faith.