1 Thessalonians 2:8

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.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

1 John 3:16

This is how we have come to know love: He laid down His life for us. We should also lay down our lives for our brothers.

Jeremiah 13:15-17

Listen and pay attention. Do not be proud,
for the Lord has spoken.

Romans 1:11-12

For I want very much to see you, so 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; my conscience is testifying to me with the Holy Spirit—

Romans 10:1

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God concerning them 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

Working together with Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.”

2 Corinthians 6:11-13

We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide.

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am again suffering labor pains for you until Christ is formed in you.

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Philippians 2:20

For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests;

Philippians 2:25-26

But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need—

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

Colossians 1:7

You learned this from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow slave. He is a faithful servant of the Messiah on your behalf,

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Luke 7:2

A centurion’s slave, who was highly valued by him, was sick and about to die.

Acts 20:23-24

except that in town after town the Holy Spirit testifies to me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me.

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Summary

1 Thessalonians 2:8

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.

Affectionately

But

Dear

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