1 Thessalonians 2:7

God's Word

although as apostles of Christ we had the right to do this. Instead, we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs.

Isaiah 49:23

Then kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens will nurse you. They will bow in front of you with their faces touching the ground. They will lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Those who wait with hope for me will not be put to shame.

Isaiah 66:13

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.

Numbers 11:12

Am I their mother? Did I give birth to them? Are you really asking me to carry them in my arms—as a nurse carries a baby—all the way to the land you promised their ancestors with an oath?

Acts 13:18

and he put up with them for about forty years in the desert.

1 Corinthians 2:3

When I came to you, I was weak. I was afraid and very nervous.

1 Corinthians 9:22

I became like a person weak in faith to win those who are weak in faith. I have become everything to everyone in order to save at least some of them.

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you.

2 Corinthians 13:4

He was weak when he was crucified, but by God’s power he lives. We are weak with him, but by God’s power we will live for you with his help.

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am suffering birth pains for you again until Christ is formed in you.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted you and encouraged you. Yet, we insisted that

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.