For the Lord's message sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith toward God [also] spread everywhere [else], so that we do not have to say anything [about you].

We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity.

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.