1Th 2:8 | NET2full | STEP | with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives , because you had become dear to us .

1 Thessalonians 2:8

8 with such affection for you ^{▼▼tn Grk “longing for you in this way.”} we were happy ^{▼▼tn Or “we are happy.” This verb may be past or present tense, but the context favors the past.} to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.