1 Thessalonians 2:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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 · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“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 · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Thessalonians 2:8 — 22 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 13:15Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.
- Luke 7:2There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die.
- Acts 20:23I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
- Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
- Romans 9:1I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
- Romans 15:29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 6:1As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
- 2 Corinthians 6:11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
- 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?
- Galatians 4:19My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
- Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
- Philippians 2:20I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.
- Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
- Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- Colossians 1:7You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
- Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
- Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
- Philemon 1:1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
- Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
- 1 John 3:16By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
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