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nor seeking glory from people— neither from you, nor from others, [although] being able to be with weight[a] as apostles of Christ. But we proved-to-be child-like[b] in your midst. As when a nurse[c] cherishes[d] her children, in this manner longing-affectionately for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the good-news of God, but also our own lives[e], because you became beloved ones to us.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 That is, with weight of dignity or influence; or, with a weight/burden of financial support.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Or, children, innocent ones. That is, as opposed to ‘with weight’. Some manuscripts say ‘gentle’, making a single metaphor, ‘gentle in your midst as when a nurse cherishes her children. In this manner’.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Or, feeder. Paul is describing himself as their mother or wet nurse.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Or, gives warmth to, warms in her bosom.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Or, souls. That is, expend our own lives; or, join our own souls with yours in love.

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