Like a Mother and Father

Paul and his friends had been treated badly in Philippi. But God made them brave to share the good news in Thessalonica. They did not use sweet talk to get anything. They spoke to please God, who tests our hearts.

Paul said they were gentle among the believers. They were like a mother caring for her own children. They loved the people so much that they shared their own lives. They worked night and day so they would not be a burden.

Paul also cheered them on, like a father with his children. The people accepted the message as God's word, not just people's words. Paul longed to see them again. He said, You are our glory and our joy.