Paul’s warm affection for those he ministered to is especially evident from his words at 1 Thessalonians 2: 8: “Having a tender affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because you became beloved to us. ”
Pauluse südamlik kiindumus nendesse, keda ta teenis, on eriti näha tema sõnadest 1. Tessalooniklastele 2: 8: „Meie, teid ihaldades [„ kuna meil oli teie vastu hell kiindumus ”, NW], olime valmis teile andma mitte ainult Jumala evangeeliumi, vaid ka oma hinged, sest te olite meile armsaks saanud. ”