I Thessalonians 2:4
The Scripture
(4) But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
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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