1 Thessalonians 2:8

Thus being affectioned toward you, our good will was to haue dealt vnto you, not the Gospel of God onely, but also our owne soules, because ye were deare vnto vs.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 among you, euen as a nource cherisheth her children.

9For ye remember, brethren, our labour and trauaile: for we laboured day and night, because we would not be chargeable vnto any of you, and preached vnto you the Gospel of God.

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Cross References

Luke 7:2And a certaine Ceturions seruant was sicke and readie to die, which was deare vnto him.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I might bestowe among you some spirituall gift, that you might be strengthened:

Romans 10:1Brethren, mine hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saued.

2 Corinthians 6:1So we therefore as workers together beseech you, that ye receiue not the grace of God in vaine.

2 Corinthians 12:15And I will most gladly bestow, and will be bestowed for your soules: though the more I loue you, the lesse I am loued.

Philippians 1:8For God is my recorde, howe I long after you all from the very heart roote in Iesus 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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