affectionately.

Jeremiah 13:15-17
Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. . . .

Romans 1:11, 12
For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, . . .

Romans 9:1-3
I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. . . .

Romans 10:1
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

Romans 15:29
I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:1, 11-13
As God's fellow workers, we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. . . .

Galatians 4:19
My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

Philippians 1:8
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:25, 26
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs. . . .

Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

but.

Acts 20:23, 24
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. . . .

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?

Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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.

dear.

Luke 7:2
There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die.

Philippians 2:20
I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

Colossians 1:7
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,