Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. New Living Translation We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too. English Standard 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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! Good News Translation 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! International Standard Version 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. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionso 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, Berean Literal Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLikewise, we are affectionately desirous to give you, not only the gospel of God, but even our lives, because you were dear to us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English 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. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentso, 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. Godbey New Testament 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. Haweis New Testament 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. Mace New Testament 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament 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. Worsley New Testament 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Ministry…7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children. 8 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. 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.… Cross References 1 John 3:16 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. Philippians 1:8 God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 12:15 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? John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Galatians 4:19 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 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. Romans 9:3 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, 2 Timothy 1:4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. Acts 20:31 Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. 1 Corinthians 4:15 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. 2 Corinthians 7:3 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. Ephesians 3:17-19 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. Colossians 1:28-29 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. Romans 1:11-12 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. 2 Corinthians 2:4 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. Jeremiah 13:15-17 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken… Romans 1:11,12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; … Romans 9:1-3 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, … but. Acts 20:23,24 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me… 2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. dear. Luke 7:2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. Philippians 2:20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Jump to Previous Affection Dear Delighted Desire Desirous Fond Full Good Gospel Impart Imparted Joy Longing News Pleased Ready Selves Share Souls Towards Well-Pleased WillingJump to Next Affection Dear Delighted Desire Desirous Fond Full Good Gospel Impart Imparted Joy Longing News Pleased Ready Selves Share Souls Towards Well-Pleased Willing1 Thessalonians 2 1. In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.18. A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them. We cared so deeply The Greek word used here is "ὁμείρομαι" (homeiromai), which conveys a deep yearning or longing. This phrase reflects the profound affection and commitment Paul and his companions felt for the Thessalonian believers. It is not merely a superficial concern but a heartfelt, sacrificial love that mirrors Christ's love for the church. Historically, this level of care was counter-cultural in a Greco-Roman world often characterized by transactional relationships. Paul’s expression of deep care sets a standard for Christian ministry, emphasizing genuine love and concern over mere duty. that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our own lives as well because you had become so dear to us 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. 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.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek We cared so deeplyὁμειρόμενοι (homeiromenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2442: 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 Strong's 2106: 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 Strong's 3330: From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. our τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. lives ψυχάς (psychas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5590: From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. as well. καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. That is how διότι (dioti) Conjunction Strong's 1360: On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as. beloved ἀγαπητοὶ (agapētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved. you have become ἐγενήθητε (egenēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: 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 Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:8 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:8 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:8 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:8 BibleApps.com 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:8 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Even so affectionately longing for you we (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th) |
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