^{3 Ref} for our exhortation `is' not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,

^{4 Ref} but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts,

^{5 Ref} for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God `is' witness!)

^{6 Ref} nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

^{7 Ref} But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,

^{8 Ref} so being desirous of you, we are well-pleased to impart to you not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because beloved ye have become to us,

^{9 Ref} for ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail, for, night and day working not to be a burden upon any of you, we did preach to you the good news of God;

^{10 Ref} ye `are' witnesses -- God also -- how kindly and righteously, and blamelessly to you who believe we became,

^{11 Ref} even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,

^{12 Ref} for your walking worthily of God, who is calling you to His own reign and glory.