1 Thessalonians 2:8

so we also fondled you, and were desirous to impart to you, not the gospel of God merely, but also our own soul, because ye were dear to us.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 lowly among you; and like a nurse, who fondleth her children,

9For ye recollect, brethren, that we labored and toiled, working with our own hands, by night and by day, that we might not be chargeable to any one of you.

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Cross References

Luke 7:2And the servant of a centurion, who was dear to him, was very sick, and near to death.

Romans 1:11For I long much to see you; and to impart to you the gift of the Spirit, whereby ye may be established;

Romans 10:1My Brethren, The desire of my heart, and my intercession with God for them, is, that they might have life.

2 Corinthians 6:1And as aiders we entreat of you, that the grace of God which ye have received, may not be ineffectual in you.

2 Corinthians 12:15And cheerfully will I both pay my expenses, and also give myself for your souls; although the more I love you, the less ye love me.

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I love you in the bowels of Jesus the Messiah.

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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