because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what sort we were among you for your sakes.

but having suffered, and been abused, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.

but as we were approved of God that the gospel should be intrusted unto us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who is proving our hearts,

For at that time we were not in word of flattery, as you know, nor in a pretext of covetousness, God is our witness;

but we were gentle in the midst of you, as if a nurse may cherish her children;

You are witnesses, and God, how sacredly and righteously and blamelessly we were unto you who believed:

But, brethren, we having been absent from you for the space of an hour, in presence, not in heart, we were the more exceedingly anxious to see your face with much desire.

For indeed, when we were with you, we foretold you that we are about to suffer tribulation; as indeed took place, and you know it.

therefore we were comforted, brethren, over you in all our distress and tribulation on account of your faith;