1 Thessalonians 2:4-8

4But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we declare it—not pleasing men but rather God, who examines our hearts.

5For as you know and God is witness, we never came with a word of flattery or a motive of greed—

6or seeking glory from people, whether from you or from others,

7even though we could have thrown our weight around as emissaries of Messiah. Rather, we proved to be infants among you. Like a nursing mother cherishes her children,

8in this way we were yearning for you. We were delighted to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our very souls, because you had become dear to us.