1 Thessalonians 2:1-3

International Standard Version

Paul Recalls His Visit to the Thessalonians

2 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a waste of time. ² As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his^[a] gospel in spite of strong opposition. ³ For our appeal to you^[b] does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.