ECB(i)
3 For our consolation was neither of seduction, nor of impurity, nor in deceit:
4 but exactly as we were proofed of Elohim to be entrusted with the evangelism, thus we speak; not as pleasing humanity but Elohim who proofs our hearts.
5 For we never ever became in fawning words exactly as you know; nor in a pretext of avarice; as Elohim witnesses:
6 we sought glory neither of humanity, nor of you, nor of others, when as the apostles of Messiah we could have been burdensome.
7 But we became gentle among you, even as a nurse ever cherishes her children:
8 thus yearning over you, we well-approved to impart to you not only the evangelism of Elohim but also our own souls; because you became beloved to us.
9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil - working night and day to not overburden any of you we preached to you the evangelism of Elohim.
10 You and Elohim are witnesses, how mercifully and justly and unblameably we became among you who trust:
11 exactly as you know how we besought and consoled and witnessed each one of you as a father his children;