who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out, and didn't please God, and are contrary to all men;
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse who cherishes her children: 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 you were dear unto us ( 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 ).