The exhortation had been given in such a tender, loving way that Paul could write: “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. ”
Seda manitsust anti nii hellalt ja armastavalt, et Paulus võis kirjutada: „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. ”