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Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So yearning over you, we were pleased to have imparted to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you have become beloved to us. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> in the same way we had a fond affection for you and were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Having so fond an affection 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 very dear to us. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Having thus a fond affection 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 very dear to us. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In this way, having fond affection for you, we were pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become beloved to us. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We cared so much for you, and you became so dear to us, that we were willing to give our lives for you when we gave you God's message. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We felt so strongly about you that we were determined to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our lives. That's how dear you were to us! <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only the Good News from God but even our own lives. You were so dear to us! <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> We cared so deeply for you that we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives. That is how dear you were to us. <a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us. <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear to us. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Seeing that we were thus drawn affectionately towards you, it would have been a joy to us to have imparted to you not only God's Good News, but to have given our very lives also, because you had become very dear to us. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> so being desirous of you, we are well-pleased to impart to you not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because you have become beloved to us, <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So yearning over you, we were pleased to have imparted to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you have become beloved to us. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> so being desirous of you, we are well-pleased to impart to you not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because beloved ye have become to us, <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> So longing for you, we are contented to impart to you, not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because ye are dearly beloved to us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So desirous were we for you that we were willing to hand over to you, not only the Gospel of God, but even our own souls. For you have become most beloved to us. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Likewise, we are affectionately desirous to give you, not only the gospel of God, but even our lives, because you were dear to us. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In this way also we cherish and long to give you, not only The Good News of God, but our lives also, because you are our beloved.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> so, having a strong affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives also, because you had become dear to us. <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> being so desirous of you, that we are anxious not only to give the gospel of God, but our own souls, because you are beloved unto us. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So, tenderly affected towards you, we could with pleasure have imparted to you not the gospel of God only, but our own lives also, because ye were beloved by us. <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Our affection therefore to you being so great, we were as ready to give our lives for you, as we were to communicate the divine gospel to you, so much did you engage our love. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Seeing that we were thus drawn affectionately towards you, it would have been a joy to us to have imparted to you not only God's Good News, but to have given our very lives also, because you had become very dear to us. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not only the Gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> so we, being affectionately desirous of you, were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but even our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Paul's Ministry</a> …7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children. 8<a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/2442.htm" title="2442: homeiromenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To desire earnestly, long for; I have a strong affection for, love fervently. Middle voice from himeros; to long for.">We cared so deeply</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokoumen (V-IIA-1P) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">that we were delighted</a> <a href="/greek/3330.htm" title="3330: metadounai (V-ANA) -- From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share.">to share with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-ANS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">our</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">own</a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychas (N-AFP) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.">lives</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as well.</a> <a href="/greek/1360.htm" title="1360: dioti (Conj) -- On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as.">That is how</a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētoi (Adj-NMP) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenēthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">you have become</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to us.</a> 9Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">2 Corinthians 12:15</a> And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/galatians/4-19.htm">Galatians 4:19</a> My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">2 Corinthians 6:11-13</a> We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. / It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained. / As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a> For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a> Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Acts 20:31</a> Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-15.htm">1 Corinthians 4:15</a> Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">2 Corinthians 7:3</a> I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you. <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Ephesians 3:17-19</a> so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, / will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth / of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Colossians 1:28-29</a> We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. / To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me. <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11-12</a> For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a> For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear to us.affectionately.<a href="/jeremiah/13-15.htm">Jeremiah 13:15-17</a> Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken… <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11,12</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; … <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1-3</a> I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, … but.<a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Acts 20:23,24</a> Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me… <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">2 Corinthians 12:15</a> And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.<a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17</a> Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.dear.<a href="/luke/7-2.htm">Luke 7:2</a> And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.<a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Philippians 2:20</a> For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.<a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a> Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/galatians/5-26.htm">Desirous</a> <a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Fond</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Impart</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Imparted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">News</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Selves</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Share</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">Well-Pleased</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-5.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Desirous</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">Fond</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">Impart</a> <a href="/job/28-25.htm">Imparted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Selves</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Share</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Well-Pleased</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 2</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.</a> 18. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The depth of care is reminiscent of a shepherd's love for his flock, as seen in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>, where Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. This care is not superficial but rooted in genuine love and concern for their spiritual well-being.that we were delighted to share with you Paul's delight in sharing with the Thessalonians underscores the joy found in ministry and fellowship. This mirrors the joy expressed in <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a>, where it is said that it is more blessed to give than to receive. The sharing here is not out of obligation but out of a heartfelt desire to impart something valuable.not only the gospel of God The gospel of God refers to the good news of Jesus Christ, His death, and resurrection for the salvation of mankind. This is the central message of Christianity, as highlighted in <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>, where Paul declares he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation. The emphasis on "not only" suggests that while the gospel is paramount, there is more to their relationship.but our own lives as well Paul and his companions were willing to invest personally in the Thessalonians, sharing their lives and experiences. This reflects the model of discipleship seen in Jesus' ministry, where He lived among His disciples, teaching and guiding them daily. It emphasizes the importance of relational ministry, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where early Christians shared life together.That is how beloved you have become to us. The Thessalonians' beloved status indicates a deep bond formed through shared experiences and mutual faith. This echoes the love described in 1 <a href="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7-8</a>, where believers are called to love one another because love is from God. The phrase highlights the transformation of relationships through the work of the Holy Spirit, creating a family of believers united in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, expressing his deep affection and commitment to the believers in Thessalonica. 2. <a href="/topical/s/silas_and_timothy.htm">Silas and Timothy</a> Paul's companions in ministry who were with him during his time in Thessalonica and shared in the ministry efforts. 3. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul, Silas, and Timothy established a church and to whom this letter is addressed. 4. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_believers.htm">Thessalonian Believers</a> The recipients of the letter, who had become dear to Paul and his companions through their shared faith and experiences. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel_of_god.htm">The Gospel of God</a> The message of salvation through Jesus Christ, which Paul and his companions were eager to share with the Thessalonians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/relational_ministry.htm">Relational Ministry</a> True ministry involves sharing not just the message of the gospel but also our lives. This means investing time, energy, and love into the lives of others. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_love.htm">Sacrificial Love</a> Paul’s example shows that genuine love for others often requires personal sacrifice and vulnerability. <a href="/topical/c/community_building.htm">Community Building</a> Building a strong Christian community involves deep, personal connections where believers are cherished and supported. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_evangelism.htm">Holistic Evangelism</a> Effective evangelism is not just about words but also about demonstrating the gospel through our actions and relationships. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_believers.htm">Value of Believers</a> Recognize the inherent value and belovedness of each member of the Christian community, as Paul did with the Thessalonians.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 2</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_water_of_life's_meaning.htm">What is Living Hope?</a> <a href="/q/how_has_the_church_changed_over_time.htm">What is Jesus Christ's glorious appearing?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_mildew.htm">What defines unfeigned love?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_cor_9_6_with_generous_hardships.htm">How can Paul’s assurance in 2 Corinthians 9:6 that giving generously guarantees abundant reaping be reconciled with real-world examples of generous people who experience hardship? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) So means hero even so, confirming the simile, and is not to be taken in the sense of "therefore."Not the gospel of God only.--The gospel was, as it were, the milk given to the young converts; but the nursing mothers were ready to let them draw their very life away, so dearly did they love them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - So being affectionately desirous of you; a strong expression in the original: "being filled with earnest love for you." We were willing. The word denotes a predetermination of the will: "we esteemed it good." To have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls. An evident climax: not only were we willing to preach the gospel of God to you, but more than this, to sacrifice our own lives for your advantage. The word here rendered "souls" denotes lives; and the meaning is that the apostle was willing to submit to death for the sake of the Thessalonians. The plural "we" still implies Paul and Silas and Timothy. The thought is - As a nursing mother not only nourishes tier children, but is also ready to sacrifice her life for them; so the apostle not only nourished his spiritual children with the pure milk of the gospel, but was ready to sacrifice his own life for their spiritual maintenance; thus expressing in the strongest manner the womanly tenderness of the apostle toward his converts. Because ye were dear unto us. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We cared so deeply ὁμειρόμενοι (homeiromenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2442.htm">Strong's 2442: </a> To desire earnestly, long for; I have a strong affection for, love fervently. Middle voice from himeros; to long for. [that] we were delighted εὐδοκοῦμεν (eudokoumen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. to share with μεταδοῦναι (metadounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3330.htm">Strong's 3330: </a> From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. our τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. lives ψυχάς (psychas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5590.htm">Strong's 5590: </a> From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. as well. καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. That is how διότι (dioti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1360.htm">Strong's 1360: </a> On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as. beloved ἀγαπητοὶ (agapētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. you have become ἐγενήθητε (egenēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to us. ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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