so that ye were an example to all that believe in Macedonia, and Achaia.

but even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated at Philippi - as ye well know - then were we bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God, with much striving.

but as we were allowed of God, that the gospel should be committed unto us: even so we speak, not as though we intended to please men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

But were tender among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children,

so was our affection toward you. Our good will was to have dealt unto you, not the gospel of God only: but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

But ye brethren are not in darkness, that that day should come on you as it were a thief.