I Thessalonians 2:8
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul reminded the Thessalonians that his preaching among them was not from deceit or impure motives, but that he had been gentle among them like a nursing mother and had labored night and day so as not to burden them. He expressed his deep longing to see them again and his joy and hope in them as his crown of rejoicing.
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