1 Thessalonians 2:8

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.

Cross References

Luke 7:2

A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death.

Romans 1:1

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

Romans 10:1

Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.

Romans 15:29

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

2 Corinthians 12:15

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

2 Corinthians 6:1

As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 4:19

My little children, for whom I am again in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am being poured out as a libation over the sacrifice and the offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you—

Philippians 2:20

I have no one like him who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

Colossians 1:28

It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Colossians 1:7

This you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always wrestling in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills.

Philemon 1:1

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls and will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with sighing—for that would be harmful to you.

1 John 3:16

We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.