1 Thessalonians 2:8
Having so fond an affection for you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
2 Corinthians 12:15
I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you the more, am I to be loved the less?
1 John 3:16
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
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 am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit,
Romans 10:1
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.
Romans 15:29
And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Working together with him, then, we urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 6:11-13
Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians. Our heart is opened wide.
Galatians 4:19
My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 2:20
I have no one else like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.
Philippians 2:25-26
But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need;
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
Colossians 1:7
as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of your number, a servant of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Luke 7:2
A centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.
Acts 20:23-24
except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.