1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:In other versions
But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:
ASV
But we were gentle among you, like a woman caring for her little ones:
BBE
but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.
DBY
But we were gentle among of you, as when a nurse cherishes her own children.
WEB
But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,
YLT
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:
ENG
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
WBT
On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
BSB
In context
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8So 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 ye were dear unto us.
9For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.