Thomas Aquinas, on 1Thess 2:8

“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.”

“So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves. "The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep" (Jn. 10:11). Because you had become very dear to us. "I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls" (2 Cor. 12:15).”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.