gentle. Greek. epios. Only here and 2 Timothy 2:24.
among. in (Greek. en) the midst of.
nurse. Greek. trophos. Only here.
cherisheth. Greek. thalpo. See Ephesians 5:29.
her. her own. This shows that. mother is meant. The image expresses the intensity of the apostle's love for them.
children. App-108.