3. For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;
4. but even as we have been approved of God to have the glad tidings entrusted to us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who proves our hearts.
5. For we have not at any time been among you with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God is witness;
6. nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;