1Thessalonians:2:3-12

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* For our exhortation was not of deceit , nor of uncleanness , nor in guile : * 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 . * For neither at any time used we flattering words , as ye know , nor a cloke of covetousness ; God is witness : * Nor of men sought we glory , neither of you , nor yet of others , when we might have been burdensome , as the apostles of Christ . * But we were gentle among you , even as a nurse cherisheth her children : * So being affectionately desirous of you , we were willing to have imparted unto you , not the gospel of God only , but also our own souls , because ye were dear unto us . * For ye remember , brethren , our labour and travail : for labouring night and day , because we would not be chargeable unto any of you , we preached unto you the gospel of God . * Ye are witnesses , and God also , how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe : * As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you , as a father doth his children , * That ye would walk worthy of God , who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory .

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