4. But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts.
5. For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:
6. Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.
7. Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her children:
8. So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.