1 Thessalonians 2:8

so having a strong affection for you, we were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us.

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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

7But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children;

9For ye remember, brethren, our labor and toil, how laboring night and day, that we might not be burdensome to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

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Cross References

Luke 7:2And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, which may be for your confirmation;

Romans 10:1Brethren, the desire of my heart and my prayer to God for them is, that they may be saved.

2 Corinthians 6:1As fellow-workers, then, with him, we also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;

2 Corinthians 12:15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more I love you, the less I am loved.

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the tender 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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