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For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness), nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

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You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed(A)—God is our witness.(B) We 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) Instead, we were like young children[a] among you.

Just as a nursing mother cares for her children,(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Some manuscripts were gentle