Our appeal to you was not based on a delusion, nor was it made from unworthy motives, or with any intention of misleading you.

Never at any time, as you know, did we use the language of flattery, or make false professions in order to hide selfish aims. God will bear witness to that.

You will not have forgotten, Brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we used to work at our trades, so as not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you God's Good News.

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face, and make good any deficiency in your faith.

But as to the times and the moments, there is no need, Brothers, for any one to write to you.