1 Thessalonians 2:3-8

1 Thessalonians 2:3-8

[3] For  exhortation  was not  of  deceit,  nor  of  uncleanness,  in  guile:  [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  hearts.  [5] For  neither  at any time  used we  flattering  words,  as  ye know,  nor  a cloke  of covetousness;  God  is witness:  [6] Nor  of  men  sought  we glory,  neither  of  nor  yet of  others,  when we might  burdensome,  as  the apostles  of Christ.  [7] But  we were  among  even as  a nurse  her  children:  [8] So  being affectionately desirous  we were willing  to have imparted  not  the gospel  of God  only,  but  also  our own  souls,  because  ye were  dear