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 Thessalonians 4:6
4:6 In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, 3 because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, 4 as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.
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.
3 tn Grk “not to transgress against or defraud his brother in the matter,” continuing the sentence of vv. 3-5.
4 tn Grk “concerning all these things.”