1 Thessalonians 2:2-4

International Standard Version

² As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his^[a] gospel in spite of strong opposition. ³ For our appeal to you^[b] does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery. ⁴ Rather, because we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, we speak as we do, not trying to please people but God, who tests our motives.