1 Thessalonians 2:8

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

Berean Standard Bible

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

7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

9Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

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Cross References

Luke 7:2There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die.

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

Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:1As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

2 Corinthians 12:15And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

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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