Touching indeed are the words of the apostle Paul, who wrote: “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. ” ​ — 1 Thess. 2: 7, 8.
Seda võib näha apostel Pauluse liigutavatest sõnadest: „Me oleme saanud leebeiks teie seas nagu imetaja ema, kes hellitab oma lapsi; nõnda meie, teid ihaldades, olime valmis teile andma mitte ainult Jumala evangeeliumi, vaid ka oma hinged, sest te olite meile armsaks saanud ”.