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But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherishes her own children.

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A Mother's Tender Care

Commentators universally highlight the powerful image of a nursing mother cherishing 'her own children.' This wasn't just gentle behavior; it was a deep, sacrificial, and protective affection. Paul's team modeled a ministry rooted in the intimate, selfless love a mother has for her own child, providing warmth, nourishment, and protection.

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1 Thessalonians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Thessalonians 2:7

18th Century

Theologian

But we were gentle among you, etc. Instead of using authority, we used only the most kind and gentle methods to win you and to promote you…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you (αλλα εγενηθημεν νηπιο εν μεσω υμων). Note εγενηθημεν (became), not ημεθα (were). This rend…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Thessalonians 2:7

19th Century

Bishop

Among you.—Rather, in the midst of you, making the gentleness still more marked. “Her,” in the Greek emphatically her…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Thessalonians 2:7

Not only was the godly concern of Paul and his helpers proved by their freedom from lower motives (vv.5–6), but also by their higher motives (vv.7–…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Thessalonians 2:7

17th Century

Pastor

But we were gentle among you
Meek and humble, mild and moderate; not using severity, or carrying it in a haughty imp…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12

17th Century

Minister

Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This is t…

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