1For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our Elohim (God) to speak unto you the gospel of Elohim (God) with much contention.
3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4But as we were allowed of Elohim (God) to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but Elohim (God), which trieth our hearts.
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloke of covetousness; Elohim (God) is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Messiah (Christ).
7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of Elohim (God) only, but also our own souls, because you were dear unto us.
9For you remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of Elohim (God).
10You are witnesses, and Elohim (God) also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
11As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,
12That you would walk worthy of Elohim (God), who has called you unto his kingdom and glory.
13For this cause also thank we Elohim (God) without ceasing, because, when you received the word of Elohim (God) which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of Elohim (God), which effectually works also in you that believe.
14For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of Elohim (God) which in Judaea are in HaMashiach Yahusha (Christ Jesus): for you also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Yahudim (Jews):
15Who both killed Lord Yahusha (Jesus), and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not Elohim (God), and are contrary to all men:
16Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
17But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord Yahusha HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) at his coming?
20For you are our glory and joy.