For this reason we have been comforted And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting before Titus proved to be the truth. His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. read more.
I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God

Psalm 16:3

As for the

saints who are in the earth,

They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

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Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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2 Corinthians 7:13-15

Children » Fondness and care of mothers for

Exodus 2:2-10

The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was beautiful, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got him a wicker basket and covered it over with tar and pitch Then she put the child into it and set it among the reeds by the bank of the Nile. His sister stood at a distance to find out what would happen to him. read more.
The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the Nile, with her maidens walking alongside the Nile; and she saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid, and she brought it to her. When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the boy was crying. And she had pity on him and said, "This is one of the Hebrews' children." Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women that she may nurse the child for you?" Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Go ahead." So the girl went and called the child's mother. Then Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Take this child away and nurse him for me and I will give you your wages." So the woman took the child and nursed him. The child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son. And she named him Moses, and said, "Because I drew him out of the water."

1 Samuel 2:19

And his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him from year to year when she would come up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

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1 Kings 3:27

Then the king said, “Give the first woman the living child, and by no means kill him. She is his mother.”

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Isaiah 49:15

“Can a woman forget her nursing child
And have no compassion on the son of her womb?
Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.

1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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Philippians 1:7

For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my

imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;

1 Thessalonians 2:11

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and

imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

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Church » Light » Love for

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a

sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

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Colossians 1:4

since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints;

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1 John 5:2

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments.

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Ephesians 1:15

For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints,

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1 Peter 2:17

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

2 John 1:5

Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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Gospel » Called » Gospel of God

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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1 Timothy 1:11

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

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Romans 1:1

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus,

called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

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Romans 15:16

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 4:17

For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

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The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of God

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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Romans 1:1

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus,

called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

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1 Peter 4:17

For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

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Love » For Christ » For the church

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a

sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

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Colossians 1:4

since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints;

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1 John 5:2

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments.

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Ephesians 1:15

For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints,

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1 Peter 2:17

Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

2 John 1:5

Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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Philippians 1:7

For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my

imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and

imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

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Ministers » Should preach » With zeal

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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