1 Thessalonians 2:5-8 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greet — God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. I Thess. 2:5 For we never came with words of flattery… Act 17:3 ....explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead… No I Thess. 2:5 ...nor with pretext for greed… 2:9 ...we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. Not for I Thess. 2:5 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others. 1:8 But your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. Not for a I Thess. 2:6 ...though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 2:7 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. Laid down their 1 Thessalonians 2:5 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.