1 Paul, Silas^[a](A) and Timothy,^(B)

To the church of the Thessalonians^(C) in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Grace and peace to you.^(D)

⁴ On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.^(A) We are not trying to please people^(B) but God, who tests our hearts.^{(C) 5} You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed^(D)—God is our witness.^{(E) 6} We were not looking for praise from people,^(F) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles^(G) of Christ we could have asserted our authority.^(H)