1 Thessalonians 2:8

New King James Version

So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

Cross References

Luke 7:2

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

Romans 1:1

Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God

Romans 10:1

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

Romans 15:29

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

2 Corinthians 12:15

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 4:19

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

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:17

Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

Philippians 2:20

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

Philippians 4:1

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

Colossians 1:28

Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:7

as you also learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Philemon 1:1

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

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

1 John 3:16

By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.