1 Thessalonians 2:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12

1 Thessalonians 2:9-12. Ye remember, brethren, our labour In the ministerial work; and travail Μοχθον , toil, in our secular employment; for labouring night and day, &c. It seems they often took from the rest of the night the hours which during the day they had spent in the exercise of their ministry: because we would not be chargeable But might be able to maintain ourselves. The apostle often appealed to this proof of his disinterestedness. Indeed, in preaching the gospel, he... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Paul’s work in Thessalonica (2:1-16)In Paul’s day there were some travelling preachers whose main aim was to make money, usually by crafty or dishonest methods. Certain people in the Thessalonian church, apparently angry that Paul had left them suddenly, accused him of being one of these untrustworthy travelling preachers. They said he was concerned only for himself, not for them. Paul replies that he has never used smooth words to deceive people or gain a following. His readers know that in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 2:10

holily . Greek. hosios. Only here. Compare the adjective Acts 2:27 . justly . Greek. dikaios. See 1 Corinthians 15:34 , and compare App-191 . unblameably . Greek. amemptos. Only here and 1 Thessalonians 5:23 . Compare 1 Thessalonians 3:13 . behaved ourselves . Literally became. among = towards. No preposition. believe . App-150 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:10

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and righteously and unblameably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:Paul did not imply by this that his conduct toward unbelievers was any different, but that the focus of his godly living was to set a righteous example in the presence of believers. Besides that, as Moffatt noted, "Paul had met other people at Thessalonica, but only the Christians could properly judge his real character."[20] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:10

10. Ye are witnesses—as to our outward conduct. God—as to our inner motives. holily—towards God. justly—towards men. unblamably—in relation to ourselves. behaved ourselves—Greek, "were made to be," namely, by God. among you that believe—rather, "before (that is, in the eyes of) you that believe"; whatever we may have seemed in the eyes of the unbelieving. As 1 Thessalonians 2:9 refers to their outward occupation in the world; so 1 Thessalonians 2:9- :, to their character among believers. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

1. How the gospel was delivered 2:1-12Paul proceeded to rehearse the events of his ministry among his readers summarizing his motivation and actions. He did so to strengthen their confidence in him in view of questions that may have arisen in their minds and accusations that his critics may have directed against him (cf. Galatians 1:11 to Galatians 2:21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

B. Reminders for the Thessalonians 2:1-16Paul next reminded his readers of how the apostles delivered the gospel to them and how they received it to encourage them not to abandon it. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Paul called on his readers to bear witness, as God could, how he had cared for them. He had done so as a father who has responsibility to prepare his children for the events that lie ahead of them. The figure of the nursing mother (1 Thessalonians 2:7) emphasizes tender, loving self-sacrifice and that of the father (1 Thessalonians 2:11) preparation for maturity. The Old Testament used both the paternal and maternal figures to describe God (cf. Psalms 103:13; Isaiah 66:13)."In one sense God’s... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Thessalonians 2:10

2:10 piously (e-7) Or 'holily,' hosios . see 'gracious,' Acts 2:27 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

The Nature of St. Paul’s Life and Work at Thessalonica2. The persecution at the Roman garrison-town of Philippi made a deep impression on St. Paul the Roman citizen (Acts 16:19-40; Philippians 1:30). It was the indignity that hurt him.Contention] better, ’conflict.’3. It would seem that St. Paul was at first looked upon by some as an impostor, seeking his own ends. He declares that he came with a sincere desire for their salvation only. Deceit] better, ’error.’ Uncleanness] Impurity was often... read more

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