1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

As you know, dearly beloved, our visit to you was not in vain. But after having suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you are aware, we grew bold in our GOD to tell you the good news of GOD in spite of strong opposition. For our preaching does not involve error, impure motives, or trickery. On the contrary, we have been approved by GOD to be entrusted with the good news. So we preach, not to please men, but GOD, who tests our hearts. Not once did we use words of flattery, as you know. And as GOD is our witness, we were not pretending so you would give us money. We do not seek praise from men - not from you, and not from anyone else either. Using our authority as apostles of CHRIST, we could have been a burden to you. But we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her own children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you the gospel of GOD, and our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.