1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

7although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became little children among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children,

8with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

9For you recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery: By working night and day so as not to impose a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.