1 Thessalonians 2:8 we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.

2:8 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.
新标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
当代译本 - 我们深爱你们，对你们有深厚的感情，不仅乐意把上帝的福音传给你们，甚至把生命给你们也在所不惜。
圣经新译本 - 我们这样疼爱你们，不但乐意把　神的福音传给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所爱的。
中文标准译本 - 我们这样眷爱你们，不仅乐意把神的福音分享给你们，连自己的生命也乐意分享给你们，因为你们成了我们所爱的人。
现代标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本（拼音版） - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
New International Version - so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
English Standard Version - So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.
New Living Translation - We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.
Christian Standard Bible - We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
New American Standard Bible - in the same way we had a fond affection for you and were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
New King James Version - So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
Amplified Bible - Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.
American Standard Version - even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.
King James Version - 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 ye were dear unto us.
New English Translation - with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
World English Bible - Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
新標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將上帝的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將　神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
當代譯本 - 我們深愛你們，對你們有深厚的感情，不僅樂意把上帝的福音傳給你們，甚至把生命給你們也在所不惜。
聖經新譯本 - 我們這樣疼愛你們，不但樂意把　神的福音傳給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所愛的。
呂振中譯本 - 我們既然這樣戀慕你們，就不但樂意將上帝的福音分給你們，連我們自己的性命也樂意分給你們，因為你們已成了我們所疼愛的了。
中文標準譯本 - 我們這樣眷愛你們，不僅樂意把神的福音分享給你們，連自己的生命也樂意分享給你們，因為你們成了我們所愛的人。
現代標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
文理和合譯本 - 我儕既如是戀慕爾、願予爾者、不第上帝之福音、亦己之生命、因爾為我所深愛也、
文理委辦譯本 - 我戀慕爾、願賜爾、不第上帝福音、乃己生命、以爾為我愛也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我儕如是戀慕爾、願賜爾不第以天主之福音、乃以己之生命、因爾為我儕所愛也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟授爾以天主福音、即為爾犧牲性命、亦所甘心；蓋情之所鍾、有不能自已者焉。
Nueva Versión Internacional - así nosotros, por el cariño que les tenemos, nos deleitamos en compartir con ustedes no solo el evangelio de Dios, sino también nuestra vida. ¡Tanto llegamos a quererlos!
현대인의 성경 - 우리는 여러분을 너무나 사랑했기 때문에 여러분에게 하나님의 기쁜 소식을 전할 뿐만 아니라 우리의 생명까지도 여러분을 위해 기꺼이 희생하려고 했습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Божьей, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Аллаха, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - ainsi dans notre vive affection pour vous, nous aurions voulu, non seulement vous annoncer l’Evangile de Dieu, mais encore donner notre propre vie pour vous, tant vous nous étiez devenus chers.
リビングバイブル - 心からあなたがたを愛していた私たちは、ただ神の教えを伝えるだけでなく、いのちさえ喜んで与えたいと思うほどでした。それほどまでに愛したのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν, εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν, οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
Nova Versão Internacional - Sentindo, assim, tanta afeição, decidimos dar a vocês não somente o evangelho de Deus, mas também a nossa própria vida, porque vocês se tornaram muito amados por nós.
Hoffnung für alle - Aus Liebe zu euch waren wir nicht nur dazu bereit, euch Gottes rettende Botschaft zu verkünden, sondern auch unser ganzes Leben mit euch zu teilen. So sehr hatten wir euch liebgewonnen.
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Luke 7:2 - There the servant of a Roman commander was sick and about to die. His master thought highly of him.
Acts 20:23 - I only know that in every city the Spirit warns me. He tells me that I will face prison and suffering.
Acts 20:24 - But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.
2 Corinthians 6:11 - Believers at Corinth, we have spoken freely to you. We have opened our hearts wide to you.
2 Corinthians 6:12 - We are not holding back our love from you. But you are holding back your love from us.
2 Corinthians 6:13 - I speak to you as if you were my children. It is only fair that you open your hearts wide to us also.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - We work together with God. So we are asking you not to receive God’s grace and then do nothing with it.
Philippians 1:8 - God is my witness that I long for all of you. I love you with the love that Christ Jesus gives.
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.
Philippians 2:25 - But I think it’s necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother in the Lord. He is a worker and a soldier of Christ together with me. He is also your messenger. You sent him to take care of my needs.
Philippians 2:26 - He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.
Romans 15:29 - I know that when I come to you, I will come with the full blessing of Christ.
Romans 10:1 - Brothers and sisters, with all my heart I long for the people of Israel to be saved. I pray to God for them.
Philemon 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. Our brother Timothy joins me in writing. Philemon, we are sending you this letter. You are our dear friend. You work together with us.
Galatians 4:19 - My dear children, I am in pain for you like I was when we first met. I have pain like a woman giving birth. And my pain will continue until Christ makes you like himself.
Philippians 4:1 - My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
Philippians 2:20 - I have no one else like Timothy. He will truly care about how you are doing.
Colossians 1:28 - Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.
Romans 9:1 - I speak the truth in Christ. I am not lying. My mind tells me that what I say is true. It is guided by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 9:2 - My heart is full of sorrow. My sadness never ends.
Romans 9:3 - I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.
Jeremiah 13:15 - People of Judah, listen to me. Pay attention and don’t be proud. The Lord has spoken.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God. Honor him before he sends darkness to cover the land. Do this before you trip and fall on the darkened hills. You hope that light will come. But he will turn it into thick darkness. He will change it to deep shadows.
Jeremiah 13:17 - If you don’t listen, I will weep in secret. Because you are so proud, I will weep bitterly. Tears will flow from my eyes. The Lord’s flock will be taken away as prisoners.
Colossians 1:7 - You learned the good news from Epaphras. He is dear to us. He serves Christ together with us. He faithfully works for Christ and for us among you.
Hebrews 13:17 - Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.
Philippians 2:17 - But my life might even be poured out like a drink offering on your sacrifices. I’m talking about the way you serve because you believe. Even so, I am glad. I am joyful with all of you.
Romans 1:11 - I long to see you. I want to make you strong by giving you a gift from the Holy Spirit.
Romans 1:12 - I want us to encourage one another in the faith we share.
2 Corinthians 12:15 - So I will be very happy to spend everything I have for you. I will even spend myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
1 John 3:16 - We know what love is because Jesus Christ gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.
新标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 既然我们这样爱你们，不但乐意将　神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所疼爱的。
当代译本 - 我们深爱你们，对你们有深厚的感情，不仅乐意把上帝的福音传给你们，甚至把生命给你们也在所不惜。
圣经新译本 - 我们这样疼爱你们，不但乐意把　神的福音传给你们，连自己的性命也乐意给你们，因为你们是我们所爱的。
中文标准译本 - 我们这样眷爱你们，不仅乐意把神的福音分享给你们，连自己的生命也乐意分享给你们，因为你们成了我们所爱的人。
现代标点和合本 - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将神的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
和合本（拼音版） - 我们既是这样爱你们，不但愿意将上帝的福音给你们，连自己的性命也愿意给你们，因你们是我们所疼爱的。
New International Version - so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
English Standard Version - So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.
New Living Translation - We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.
Christian Standard Bible - We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
New American Standard Bible - in the same way we had a fond affection for you and were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
New King James Version - So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
Amplified Bible - Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.
American Standard Version - even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.
King James Version - 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 ye were dear unto us.
New English Translation - with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
World English Bible - Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
新標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將上帝的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 既然我們這樣愛你們，不但樂意將　神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所疼愛的。
當代譯本 - 我們深愛你們，對你們有深厚的感情，不僅樂意把上帝的福音傳給你們，甚至把生命給你們也在所不惜。
聖經新譯本 - 我們這樣疼愛你們，不但樂意把　神的福音傳給你們，連自己的性命也樂意給你們，因為你們是我們所愛的。
呂振中譯本 - 我們既然這樣戀慕你們，就不但樂意將上帝的福音分給你們，連我們自己的性命也樂意分給你們，因為你們已成了我們所疼愛的了。
中文標準譯本 - 我們這樣眷愛你們，不僅樂意把神的福音分享給你們，連自己的生命也樂意分享給你們，因為你們成了我們所愛的人。
現代標點和合本 - 我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
文理和合譯本 - 我儕既如是戀慕爾、願予爾者、不第上帝之福音、亦己之生命、因爾為我所深愛也、
文理委辦譯本 - 我戀慕爾、願賜爾、不第上帝福音、乃己生命、以爾為我愛也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我儕如是戀慕爾、願賜爾不第以天主之福音、乃以己之生命、因爾為我儕所愛也、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 不惟授爾以天主福音、即為爾犧牲性命、亦所甘心；蓋情之所鍾、有不能自已者焉。
Nueva Versión Internacional - así nosotros, por el cariño que les tenemos, nos deleitamos en compartir con ustedes no solo el evangelio de Dios, sino también nuestra vida. ¡Tanto llegamos a quererlos!
현대인의 성경 - 우리는 여러분을 너무나 사랑했기 때문에 여러분에게 하나님의 기쁜 소식을 전할 뿐만 아니라 우리의 생명까지도 여러분을 위해 기꺼이 희생하려고 했습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Божьей, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Аллаха, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы полюбили вас так сильно , что готовы были поделиться с вами не только Радостной Вестью Всевышнего, но и самой нашей жизнью – так стали вы нам дороги.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - ainsi dans notre vive affection pour vous, nous aurions voulu, non seulement vous annoncer l’Evangile de Dieu, mais encore donner notre propre vie pour vous, tant vous nous étiez devenus chers.
リビングバイブル - 心からあなたがたを愛していた私たちは、ただ神の教えを伝えるだけでなく、いのちさえ喜んで与えたいと思うほどでした。それほどまでに愛したのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν, εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν, οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ἐγενήθητε.
Nova Versão Internacional - Sentindo, assim, tanta afeição, decidimos dar a vocês não somente o evangelho de Deus, mas também a nossa própria vida, porque vocês se tornaram muito amados por nós.
Hoffnung für alle - Aus Liebe zu euch waren wir nicht nur dazu bereit, euch Gottes rettende Botschaft zu verkünden, sondern auch unser ganzes Leben mit euch zu teilen. So sehr hatten wir euch liebgewonnen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi yêu mến anh chị em nhiều đến nỗi sẵn lòng chia sẻ với anh chị em, không những Phúc Âm của Đức Chúa Trời, nhưng luôn cả đời sống của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เรารักท่านทั้งหลายมากจนเรายินดีที่จะแบ่งปันกับท่านไม่เฉพาะข่าวประเสริฐของพระเจ้าเท่านั้น แม้ชีวิตของเราเองก็ยังพลีให้ได้ ในเมื่อท่านเป็นที่รักของเรายิ่งนัก
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พวกเรารักท่านมากจึงมีความยินดียิ่งนักในการแบ่งปันทั้งข่าวประเสริฐของพระเจ้า รวมถึงชีวิตของเราด้วย เพราะท่านทั้งหลายเป็นที่รักยิ่งของเราแล้ว

Luke 7:2 - There the servant of a Roman commander was sick and about to die. His master thought highly of him.
Acts 20:23 - I only know that in every city the Spirit warns me. He tells me that I will face prison and suffering.
Acts 20:24 - But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.
2 Corinthians 6:11 - Believers at Corinth, we have spoken freely to you. We have opened our hearts wide to you.
2 Corinthians 6:12 - We are not holding back our love from you. But you are holding back your love from us.
2 Corinthians 6:13 - I speak to you as if you were my children. It is only fair that you open your hearts wide to us also.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - We work together with God. So we are asking you not to receive God’s grace and then do nothing with it.
Philippians 1:8 - God is my witness that I long for all of you. I love you with the love that Christ Jesus gives.
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.
Philippians 2:25 - But I think it’s necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother in the Lord. He is a worker and a soldier of Christ together with me. He is also your messenger. You sent him to take care of my needs.
Philippians 2:26 - He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.
Romans 15:29 - I know that when I come to you, I will come with the full blessing of Christ.
Romans 10:1 - Brothers and sisters, with all my heart I long for the people of Israel to be saved. I pray to God for them.
Philemon 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. Our brother Timothy joins me in writing. Philemon, we are sending you this letter. You are our dear friend. You work together with us.
Galatians 4:19 - My dear children, I am in pain for you like I was when we first met. I have pain like a woman giving birth. And my pain will continue until Christ makes you like himself.
Philippians 4:1 - My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
Philippians 2:20 - I have no one else like Timothy. He will truly care about how you are doing.
Colossians 1:28 - Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.
Romans 9:1 - I speak the truth in Christ. I am not lying. My mind tells me that what I say is true. It is guided by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 9:2 - My heart is full of sorrow. My sadness never ends.
Romans 9:3 - I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.
Jeremiah 13:15 - People of Judah, listen to me. Pay attention and don’t be proud. The Lord has spoken.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God. Honor him before he sends darkness to cover the land. Do this before you trip and fall on the darkened hills. You hope that light will come. But he will turn it into thick darkness. He will change it to deep shadows.
Jeremiah 13:17 - If you don’t listen, I will weep in secret. Because you are so proud, I will weep bitterly. Tears will flow from my eyes. The Lord’s flock will be taken away as prisoners.
Colossians 1:7 - You learned the good news from Epaphras. He is dear to us. He serves Christ together with us. He faithfully works for Christ and for us among you.
Hebrews 13:17 - Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.
Philippians 2:17 - But my life might even be poured out like a drink offering on your sacrifices. I’m talking about the way you serve because you believe. Even so, I am glad. I am joyful with all of you.
Romans 1:11 - I long to see you. I want to make you strong by giving you a gift from the Holy Spirit.
Romans 1:12 - I want us to encourage one another in the faith we share.
2 Corinthians 12:15 - So I will be very happy to spend everything I have for you. I will even spend myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
1 John 3:16 - We know what love is because Jesus Christ gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters.