8 Bible Verses about Affection, Of Paul For The Church
Most Relevant Verses
O my little children, of whom I travail again in birth until Christ be formed within you!
Not to mention other things, there is the crowding pressure of each day upon me, the care of all the churches.
If then there is any comfort in Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any companionship of the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity, I entreat you to make my joy overflow by living in harmony; possessing the same love, and with one soul united in one purpose.
On the contrary I showed myself among you as gentle as a mother, when she tenderly nurses her own children. So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me.
Whenever I pray for you I am continually thanking God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
For this reason I also, from the time when I heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which prevails among you, and your love to all the saints, do not cease to praise God for you, whenever I mention you in my prayers.
