I Thessalonians 2:13
The Scripture
(13) For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul reminded the Thessalonians that his preaching among them was not from deceit or impure motives, but that he had been gentle among them like a nursing mother and had labored night and day so as not to burden them. He expressed his deep longing to see them again and his joy and hope in them as his crown of rejoicing.
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