MNT(i)
6 Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.
7 On the contrary I showed myself among you as gentle as a mother, when she tenderly nurses her own children.
8 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.
9 You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
10 You are witnesses—and so is God—how pure and just and blameless was my behavior among you believers.
11 You know how I was wont to treat each of you as a father treats his children,