MKJV(i)
1 For, my brothers, you yourselves know our coming in to you, that it was not in vain.
2 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.
3 For our exhortation to you was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile,
4 but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who tries our hearts.
5 For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor with pretense of covetousness; God is witness.
6 Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be so with heaviness, as apostles of Christ.
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse warmly cherishes her children.
8 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.
9 For, brothers, you remember our labor and toil. For laboring night and day in order not to put a burden on any one of you, we preached the gospel of God to you.
10 You and God are witnesses how holily and justly and blamelessly we were to you who believe,