1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

2:7 although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became little children among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children, 2:8 with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

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