1 Thessalonians 2

7 But we *2:7 Or became gentleproved to be *2:7 Three early mss infantsgentle *2:7 Lit in the midst of youamong you. As a nursing mother*2:7 Or cherishestenderly cares for her own children, 8 in the same way we had a fond affection for you and were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own *2:8 Or soulslives, because you had become *2:8 Lit belovedvery dear to us.