For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.

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.

for you know how, as a father deals with his children, we used to encourage you, cheer you on, and charge each of you

But we, brothers, being deprived of you for a short time in presence, not in heart, used greater diligence to see your face, with much desire.

For even when I was with you I used to tell you beforehand that I was to suffer affliction; and so it proved, as you know.

not [to be used] in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God and are ignorant of His will;