1 Thessalonians 2:8

English Standard Version

8 So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. (2Co 12:15) 

New International Version

8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. 

New International Reader’s Version

8 we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you. 

King James Version

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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