1 Thessalonians 2:10-13

10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers.

11As you know, like a father with his own children,

12we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

13This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe.