1 Thessalonians 2:5-10

5For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives  — God is our witness  —

6and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

7Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nurse nurtures her own children.

8We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

9For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers and sisters. Working night and day so that we would not burden any of you, we preached God’s gospel to you.

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