1 Thessalonians 2:8
2:8 with such affection for you 1 we were happy 2 to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
1 tn Grk “longing for you in this way.”
2 tn Or “we are happy.” This verb may be past or present tense, but the context favors the past.