'Affection' in the Bible

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

But now Timothy has come to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection and long to see us just as we also long to see you!