1 Thessalonians 2:3-7

3For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;

4but even as we have been approved of 1God to have the glad tidings entrusted to us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but 2God, who proves our hearts.

5For we have not at any time been [among you] with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, 3God [is] witness;

6nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;

7but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.