Bible Verses About Ministers: Affectionate to their people

It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you on my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and establishing the Good News, you are all sharing with me in this privileged work.

We were so devoted to you that we were glad to share with you not only God’s Good News but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

for you know that we treated each one of you the way a father treats his children —