1 For you yourselves know, brethren, of our reception by you, that it had not been empty,2 but having been mistreated before, even assaulted, just as you know, at Philippos, we in respect of our God were emboldened to talk with you of the good message of Yahweh among much danger.3 For our summons was not out of error, nor of uncleanness, nor with guile,4 but just as we have been approved by Yahweh to be entrusted with the good message, in this manner we speak; not as if pleasing men, but Yahweh, who is examining our hearts.5 Neither were we ever with a word of flattery, even as you know, nor with a pretense of covetousness: Yahweh is witness;6 nor seeking honor from men, neither from you nor from others.7 Ourselves having ability to be domineering, as ambassadors of Christ, rather we were infants in your midst, as a nurse would cherish her own children.8 Thus yearning for you, we were pleased to share with you not only the good message of Yahweh, but even our own lives, because you have become beloved to us.9 You remember, brethren, our labor and hardship, working night and day, so as not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the good message of Yahweh.10 You and Yahweh are witnesses, how devoutly and righteously and blamelessly we have been with you who believe -11 exactly as you know - since each one of you, as a father to his own children were we12 exhorting you and encouraging and testifying, for you to walk worthily of Yahweh, who is calling you into His own kingdom and honor.13 And for this reason we also give thanks to Yahweh incessantly, because receiving from us the Word of report of Yahweh, you accept not a word of men, but just as it truly is, Yahweh's Word, which also operates within you who believe.14 You have become imitators, brethren, of the assemblies of Yahweh in Judaea which are among the number of Christ Yahshua, because these same things even you have suffered by your own tribesmen, likewise they also by the Judaeans:15 those who killed both Prince Yahshua and the prophets, and banished us, and are not pleasing to Yahweh, and contrary to all men.16 Preventing us from speaking to the Nations that they would be preserved, for which to fill their errors at all times, but the wrath has come upon them at last.17 But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you for a measure of time in person, not in heart, more abundantly with much longing have been eager to see your presence.18 Because we have wished to come to you, indeed I Paul, both once and again has the Adversary hindered us.19 Therefore what is our expectation, or joy or crown of boasting? Or are not you also before our Prince Yahshua at His presence?20 Indeed you are our honor and joy.