1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.

MNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁶ Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle. ⁷ On the contrary I showed myself among you as gentle as a mother, when she tenderly nurses her own children. ⁸ So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me. ⁹ You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.