nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority.

But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while—in person, not in spirit—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face.

But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you,

as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.