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1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.

8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

9 Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed.

11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,

12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Isaiah 49:23 - Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow down be... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:23

Genesis 33:13-14 - But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are tender and that I must care for the... Click to read the verse Genesis 33:13-14 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:13-14

Numbers 11:12 - Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my ... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:12

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Genesis 47:12 - Joseph also provided his father and his brothers and all his father’s household with food, acco... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:12

1 Thessalonians 1:10 - and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from th... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Numbers 12:3 - (Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.) Click to read the verse Numbers 12:3 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:3

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

2 Corinthians 13:4 - For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are wea... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:4

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1

1 Thessalonians 2:11 - For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11

Acts 13:18 - he endured their conduct for about forty years in the desert, Click to read the verse Acts 13:18 Click to read the verse Acts 13:18

Matthew 11:29-30 - Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:29-30 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:29-30

Isaiah 66:13 - As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:13

2 Timothy 2:24 - And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, n... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24

2 Timothy 2:24-25 - And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, n... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24-25 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22-23 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22-23

Titus 3:2 - to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Click to read the verse Titus 3:2 Click to read the verse Titus 3:2

1 Corinthians 4:21 - What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:21 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:21

1 Corinthians 9:22 - To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:22

1 Corinthians 2:3 - I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3

Ezekiel 34:14-16 - I will tend them in a good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel will be their grazing la... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:14-16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:14-16