1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
— 1 Thessalonians 2:7, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherishes her own children.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,