1 Thessalonians 2:7-8; 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 4:4

1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;