1 Thessalonians 2

7 But as apostles, we could have demanded help from you. After all, Christ is the one who sent us. We chose to be like children or like a mother*2.7 like children or like a mother: Some manuscripts have "as gentle as a mother." nursing her baby. 8 We cared so much for you, and you became so dear to us, that we were willing to give our lives for you when we gave you God’s message.