1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Brothers, when we preached to you the good news of GOD, do you remember our hard work, and the hardships? We worked night and day so as to not be a burden on any of you. And you witnessed, along with GOD, how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe. You also know how we exhorted and comforted and implored every one of you, just as a father does his own children, that you would live in a manner worthy of GOD, who has called you into his kingdom and glory. We continually thank GOD because when you received from us the Word of GOD, you accepted it not as the word of man, but as the Word of GOD, as it is in truth, performing its work in you who believe.