1 Thessalonians 2

Paul continues to remind his readers that the presentation of the Gospel message they heard was not one of coercion or twists of logic. It was the gentle patient nurturing actions like one would find among nursing mothers. The message was easy to grasp, carefully and lovingly presented and repeated as often as necessary. This message was eagerly accepted by the Thessalonian people as the Word of God it was. Because of their response, Paul was excited to return among them, but was kept from doing so.