Because Paul had tender regard for God’s flock, he could tell Christians at Thessalonica: “We became gentle in the midst of you, as when a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, having a tender affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because you became beloved to us. ”
Kuna Paulus tundis Jumala karja vastu hellust, võis ta Tessaloonika kristlastele öelda: „Me oleme saanud leebeiks teie seas nagu imetaja ema, kes hellitab oma lapsi; nõnda meie, teid ihaldades [„ kuna meil oli teie vastu hell kiindumus ”, NW] olime valmis teile andma mitte ainult Jumala evangeeliumi, vaid ka oma hinged, sest te olite meile armsaks saanud. ”