1 Thessalonians 2:8

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KJV 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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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.

WEB World English Bible

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

ASV American Standard Version

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.

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

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,

Surrounding context — 1 Thessalonians 2

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:

6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

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 unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children,

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1 John 3:16Hereby perceive we the love [of God], because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down [our] lives for the brethren.2 Corinthians 12:15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.Romans 1:11-12For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;Galatians 4:19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you.2 Corinthians 6:1We then, [as] workers together [with him], beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, [my] dearly beloved.Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:Jeremiah 13:15-17Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.Romans 10:1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is [one] of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.Philippians 2:25-26Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.Colossians 1:7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;Philippians 2:20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.2 Corinthians 6:11-13O [ye] Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.Philemon 1:1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy [our] brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,Romans 15:29And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

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