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

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and unblamably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.