8 Bible Verses about Affection, Of Paul For The Church

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

My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you

Besides such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches.

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.

But we were gentle among you, like a mother nursing her little children. 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.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

For this reason, ever since I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I do not cease giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,