"Nor of men sought we glory, neither of
you, nor yet of others, when we might have been
burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse
cherisheth her children: So being affectionately
desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted
unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our
own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and
charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called
you unto his kingdom and glory" —
1 Thessalonians 2:6-8, 11-12
