1 Thessalonians 2:7 “On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother carin…”

1 Thessalonians 2:7

On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

World English Bible

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

American Standard Version

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

Geneva Bible 1599

But we were gentle among you, euen as a nource cherisheth her children.

Darby Translation

but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.

Young's Literal Translation

But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,

Bible in Basic English

But we were gentle among you, like a woman caring for her little ones:

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Cross references

“we”

2 Corinthians 10:1 James 3:17 1 Corinthians 9:22 Ezekiel 34:14–16 1 Corinthians 2:3 Isaiah 40:11

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

1 Corinthians 9:22 · BSB

To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

Ezekiel 34:14–16 · BSB

I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.

1 Corinthians 2:3 · BSB

I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.

Isaiah 40:11 · BSB

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

“as”

Isaiah 66:13 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Isaiah 49:23 Numbers 11:12 Acts 13:18

Isaiah 66:13 · BSB

As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”

1 Thessalonians 2:11 · BSB

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

Isaiah 49:23 · BSB

Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to sha…

Numbers 11:12 · BSB

Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth, so that You should tell me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries an infant,’ to the land that You swore to give their fathers?

Acts 13:18 · BSB

He endured their conduct for about forty years in the wilderness.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

8We 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.

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