1 Thessalonians 2:2-4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

² On the contrary, after we had previously suffered,^(A) and we were treated outrageously in Philippi,^(B) as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition. ³ For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity^(C) or an intent to deceive.^{(D) 4} Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted^(E) with the gospel,^(F) so we speak, not to please men, but rather God,^(G) who examines our hearts.^(H)