and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

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 now Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love and reported that you always have good memories of us, wanting to see us, as we also want to see you.

as we pray very earnestly night and day to see you face to face and to complete what is lacking in your faith?

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.