Thematic Bible: In preaching the gospel

For our appeal did not originate from a delusion or an impure motive; it was not made in fraud; for since we have been so approved by God as to be entrusted with the good news, we are now telling it, not to please men but God, who proves and finds approved our hearts. Indeed, we never resorted to flattery, as you are well aware, nor to any pretext for making money; God is our witness. read more.
We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity. Instead we were little children among you; we were like a mother nursing her children.