1 Thessalonians 2:4-8

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.

8Thus, yearning over you, we had found our delight in having imparted to you not only the glad tidings of 4God, but our own lives also, because ye had become beloved of us.