1 Thessalonians 2:8

so being desirous of you, we are well-pleased to impart to you not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because beloved ye have become to us,

Young's Literal Translation

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 became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,

9for ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail, for, night and day working not to be a burden upon any of you, we did preach to you the good news of God;

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Cross References

Luke 7:2and a certain centurion's servant being ill, was about to die, who was much valued by him,

Romans 1:11for I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that ye may be established;

Romans 10:1Brethren, the pleasure indeed of my heart, and my supplication that [is] to God for Israel, is — for salvation;

2 Corinthians 6:1And working together also we call upon [you] that ye receive not in vain the grace of God —

2 Corinthians 12:15and I most gladly will spend and be entirely spent for your souls, even if, more abundantly loving you, less I am loved.

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for 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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