1 Thessalonians 2:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But as apostles, we could have demanded help from you. After all, Christ is the one who sent us. We chose to be like children or like a mother nursing her baby.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:11

The LORD cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

Isaiah 49:23

The kings and queens of those nations where they were raised will come and bow down. They will take care of you just like a slave taking care of a child. Then you will know that I am the LORD. You won't be disappointed if you trust me.”

Isaiah 66:13

I will comfort you there like a mother comforting her child.”

Numbers 11:12

but they're not my children. You told me to nurse them along and to carry them to the land you promised their ancestors.

Acts 13:18

and for about forty years he took care of them in the desert.

1 Corinthians 2:3

At first, I was weak and trembling with fear.

1 Corinthians 9:22

When I am with people whose faith is weak, I live as they do to win them. I do everything I can to win everyone I possibly can.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

2 Corinthians 13:4

Although he was weak when he was nailed to the cross, he now lives by the power of God. We are weak, just as Christ was. But you will see that we will live by the power of God, just as Christ does.

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am in terrible pain until Christ may be seen living in you.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You also know we did everything for you that parents would do for their own children.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.