1 Thessalonians 2:5-7

Young's Literal Translation

⁵ for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God [is] witness!)

⁶ nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

⁷ But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,