(A)Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, (B)though we could have made (C)demands as (D)apostles of Christ. But we were (E)gentle[a] among you, (F)like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Some manuscripts infants

We were not looking for praise from people,(A) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles(B) of Christ we could have asserted our authority.(C) Instead, we were like young children[a] among you.

Just as a nursing mother cares for her children,(D)

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Some manuscripts were gentle

with all (A)humility and (B)gentleness, with (C)patience, (D)bearing with one another in love,

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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another(A) in love.(B)

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