Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 2:8

1 Thessalonians chapter 2 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

even 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

even 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.

Context

v.7But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

v.8This passage

v.9For ye remember, brethren, our labor and travail: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 7:2

    And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.

  • Philippians 4:1

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

  • Philippians 2:20

    For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.

  • Jeremiah 13:15

    Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud; for Jehovah hath spoken.

  • Romans 10:1

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

  • Romans 15:29

    And I know that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.