For my preaching was not grounded on a delusion, or on impure motives, on in deceit.

Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.

So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me.

You are witnesses??nd so is God??ow pure and just and blameless was my behavior among you believers.

You know how I was wont to treat each of you as a father treats his children,

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.