For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as you know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

So that you were examples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

But even after we had suffered before, and were shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much opposition.

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear unto us.

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and you know.

Therefore, brethren, we were encouraged over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: