1 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
1 Thessalonians 2:7, King James Version
In context
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
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.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 66:13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
- 2 Timothy 2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,