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1 Thessalonians 2:7

1 Thessalonians chapter 2 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

Context

v.6nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

v.7This passage

v.8even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 13:18

    And for about the time of forty years as a nursing-father bare he them in the wilderness.

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:1

    Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:

  • Galatians 5:22

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • Matthew 11:29

    Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

  • 2 Timothy 2:24

    And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,