'Dear' in the Bible

As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Tychicus will tell you everything that has happened to me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

He is coming with Onesimus, that faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you.