1 Thessalonians 2:5-7

Darby Translation

⁵For we have not at any time been [among you] with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God [is] witness;

⁶nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;

⁷but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.

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1 Thessalonians 2:5-7

New International Version

⁵You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed^(A)—God is our witness.^(B) ⁶We were not looking for praise from people,^(C) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles^(D) of Christ we could have asserted our authority.^(E) ⁷Instead, we were like young children^[a] among you.