Bible: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9
2:7 1 although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became 2 little children 3 among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children, 2:8 with such affection for you 4 we were happy 5 to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 2:9 For you recall, brothers and sisters, 6 our toil and drudgery: By working night and day so as not to impose a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
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