1 Thessalonians 2:8

The English Standar Version

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Cross References

Luke 7:2

Now a centurion had a servant[1] who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant[1] of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Romans 10:1

Brothers,[1] my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.

Romans 15:29

I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing[3] of Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:15

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

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 4:19

my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!

Philippians 1:8

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

Philippians 2:17

Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

Philippians 2:20

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

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers,[1] whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

Colossians 1:28

Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Colossians 1:7

just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant.[2] He is a faithful minister of Christ on your[3] behalf

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

Philemon 1:1

Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

1 John 3:16

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.