But even as the good news was given to us by the approval of God, so we give it out; not as pleasing men, but God by whom our hearts are tested.

Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

And for this cause we still give praise to God, that, when the word came to your ears through us, you took it, not as the word of man, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which has living power in you who have faith.

Who put to death the Lord Jesus and the prophets, violently driving us out; who are unpleasing to God and against all men;

So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

And the Lord give you increase of love in fullest measure to one another and to all men, even as our love to you;

And that no man may make attempts to get the better of his brother in business: for the Lord is the judge in all these things, as we said to you before and gave witness.

Whoever, then, goes against this word, goes against not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.