Translations
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
—so, yearning for you, we were glad to share with you not only the Good News of Elohim but also our very lives, because you had become deeply beloved to us.
—so deep was our longing for you that we were glad to share not only the Good News of God but our very selves, because you had become so dear to us.
We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

