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 3:9
3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you,
for all the joy we feel
because of you before our God?
1 Thessalonians 4:9
4:9 Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.