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Berean Standard Bible

“We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.”

1 Thessalonians 2:8

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In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul reminds the church how he and his companions behaved while among them. He contrasts their conduct with that of wandering teachers who sought money or praise.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

World English Bible (WEB)

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even so, being full of loving desire for you, we took delight in giving you not only God's good news, but even our lives, because you were dear to us.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so being desirous of you, we are well-pleased to impart to you not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because beloved you have become to us,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Tan amadores de vosotros, que quisiéramos entregaros no sólo el evangelio de Dios, mas aun nuestras propias almas; porque nos erais carísimos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Es tan grande el cariño que les tenemos, que no sólo les habríamos anunciado el evangelio, sino también les habríamos dado nuestras propias vidas.

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