For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

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

But also suffering before, being insulted in Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much agony.

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

So affectionately longing for you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because you have become beloved to us.

You and God are witnesses how holily and justly and blamelessly we were to you who believe,

But, my brothers, when we were taken away from you for an hour's time (in presence, not in heart), more abundantly we were eager with much desire to see your face.

Therefore when we could no longer endure, we were pleased to be left at Athens alone.

For truly, when we were with you, we told you before that we were going to suffer affliction, as it also happened, even you know.

then, my brothers, we were comforted over you, through your faith, even in all our affliction and needs;