nor did we (A)seek honor from people, either from you or from others, though [a]we could have [b]asserted our authority as (B)apostles of Christ. But we [c]proved to be [d](C)gentle [e]among you. (D)As a nursing mother [f]tenderly cares for her own children,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Lit being able to
  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Or been burdensome as
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Or became gentle
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Three early mss infants
  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Lit in the midst of you
  6. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Or cherishes

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