An alarmed Pharaoh tries a second tactic to curb the growth of the Hebrew nation by telling the midwives not to allow the babies to live when they are born—but the midwives fear God and will not violate His values. We must uphold the sanctity of life in the same way today.
So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.