Bible Verses About Ministers: Affectionate to their people

As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart; and that, in my bands and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you (as a father doth his children),