1 Thessalonians 2:8

Modern English Version

So having great love toward you, we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.

Cross References

1 John 3:16

By this we know the love of God: that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

Philippians 2:17

Yes, and even if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I take delight and rejoice with you all.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brothers, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,

2 Corinthians 6:1

As workers together with God, we ask you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Philemon 1:1

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon, our beloved fellow laborer,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras greets you. He is one of you, a servant of Christ, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in the entire will of God.

Colossians 1:28

whom we preach, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present them complete in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:7

And you also learned of Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,

Philippians 2:20

For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your welfare.

Romans 15:29

and I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

Romans 10:1

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how I long after you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

Luke 7:2

Now a centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God,