1 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica

2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, about our coming to you – it has not proven to be purposeless. 2:2 But although we suffered earlier and were mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of much opposition.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

2:5 For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

1 Thessalonians 2:11

2:11 As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,