So, being thus tenderly and affectionately desirous of you, we continued to share with you not only God's good news but also our very own selves as well, for you had become so very dear to us. (I Thessalonians 2:7-8, The Amplified Bible)
Gayon din kami, palibhasa’y may magiliw na pagibig sa inyo, ay kinalugdan naming kayo’y bahaginan, hindi lamang ng Evangelio ng Dios, kundi naman ng aming sariling mga kaluluwa, sapagkat kayo’y lalong naging mahal sa amin. (I Tesalonica 2: 7-8)