1 Thessalonians 2:5-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 2
5For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness— 6nor did we seek honor from people, either from you or from others, though we could have asserted our authority as apostles of Christ. 7But we proved to be gentle among you. As a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children,King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 2
5For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives--God is our witness-- 6and we didn't seek glory from people, either from you or from others. 7Although we could have been a burden as Christ's apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nurse nurtures her own children.New Living Translation
English Standard Version
Chapter 2
5For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. 6Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. 7But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.New International Version
New King James Version