8 Bible Verses about Affection, Of Paul For The Church

God is my witness, how I long for you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

My little children, of whom I am again in labor pains until Christ is formed in you

Beside those things that are from the outside, that which comes upon me daily, the care of all the congregations.

If there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affection (tender mercy) and compassions, make my joy full by being of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one purpose.

But we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children. Having much affection for you, we were well pleased to impart the good news of God to you and also to share our lives with you. You have become very dear to us.

For this cause I bow my knees to the Father.

We always pray for you, and thank God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for you.

For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus that is among you, and the love you show all the holy ones. I continually give thanks for you in my prayers.