1 Thessalonians 2:8

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
So	οὕτως houtōs	G3779	in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) · adverb
desirous	ἱμείρομαι himeíromai	G2442	of uncertain affinity)
you	ὑμῶν hymōn	G5216	of (from or concerning) you
willing	εὐδοκοῦμεν eudokoumen	G2106	to think well of · verb — imperfect active indicative, 1st person plural
imparted	μεταδοῦναι metadounai	G3330	to give over · verb — second aorist active infinitive
you	ὑμῖν hymîn	G5213	to (with or by) you
not	οὐ ou	G3756	the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb · particle — negative
gospel	εὐαγγέλιον euangelion	G2098	a good message · noun — accusative singular neuter
God	θεοῦ theou	G2316	figuratively · noun — genitive singular masculine, a title
only	μόνον mónon	G3440	merely
but	ἀλλὰ alla	G235	properly · conjunction
also	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
own	ἑαυτῶν he'autōn	G1438	him- (her- · reflexive pronoun
souls	ψυχάς, psuchas	G5590	breath · noun — accusative plural feminine
because	διότι dioti	G1360	on the very account that · conjunction
were	ἐγενήθητε. egenēthēte	G1096	to cause to be ("gen"-erate) · verb — second aorist passive indicative, 2nd person plural
dear	ἀγαπητοὶ agapētoi	G27	beloved · adjective — nominative plural masculine
us	ἡμῖν hēmîn	G2254	to (or for

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Cross-references

1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
Galatians 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may d…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

In these words the apostle reminds the Thessalonians of the manner of his conversation among them. And, I. He mentions the gentleness of their behaviour: We were gentle among you, Th1 2:7. He showed great mildness and tenderness who might have acted with the authority of an apostle of Christ. Such behaviour greatly recommends religion, and is most agreeable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This great apostle, though he abhorred and avoided flattery, was most condescending to all men. He accommodated himself to all men's capacities, and became all things to all men. He showed the kindness and care of a nurse that cherishes her children. This is the way to win peop…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

So--to be joined to "we were willing"; "As a nurse cherisheth . . . so we were willing," &c. [ALFORD]. But BENGEL, "So," that is, seeing that we have such affection for you. being affectionately desirous--The oldest reading in the Greek implies, literally, to connect one's self with another; to be closely attached to another. willing--The Greek is stronger, "we were well content"; "we would gladly have imparted," &c. "even our own lives" (so the Greek for "souls" ought to be translated); as we showed in the sufferings we endured in giving you the Gospel (Acts 17:1-34). As a nursing mother is ready to impart not only her milk to them, but her life for them, so we not only imparted gladly…

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Adam Clarke on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Being affectionately desirous of you - We had such intense love for you that we were not only willing and forward to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ to you, but also to give our own lives for your sake, because ye were dear, διοτι αγαπητοι ἡμιν, because ye were beloved by us. The words used here by the apostle are expressive of the strongest affection and attachment.

John Gill on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Dictionary and topics

Macedonia — In New Testament times, was a Roman province lying north of Greece. It was governed by a propraetor with the title of proconsul. Paul was summoned by the vision of the “man of Macedonia” to preach…
Affections · Should be set upon the people of God — Should be set upon the people of God
Affections, The · Should be set: Upon the people of God — Should be set: Upon the people of God
Children · Fondness and care of mothers for — Fondness and care of mothers for
Gospel · .GOSPEL OF GOD — .GOSPEL OF GOD
Gospel, The · Is called the: Gospel of God — Is called the: Gospel of God
Ministers · Should be: Affectionate to their people — Should be: Affectionate to their people
Preaching · UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO — UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Adam Clarke on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

John Gill on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Dictionary and topics

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Adam Clarke on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

John Gill on 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Thessalonians 2:7