1 Thessalonians 2:8

So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

In Context

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9For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.

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Cross References

Luke 7:2And the servant of a certain centurion, who was dear to him, being sick, was ready to die.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:

Romans 10:1Brethren, the will of my heart, indeed, and my prayer to God, is for them unto salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:1And we helping do exhort you, that you receive not the grace of God in vain.

2 Corinthians 12:15But I most gladly will spend and be spent myself for your souls; although loving you more, I be loved less.

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:8-13

The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and… Read the whole commentary →

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