For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.\par
Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, {\i are} for your edifying.
Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.