1 Thessalonians 2:5-8 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Being affectionately desirous of you - We had such intense love for you that we were not only willing and forward to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ to you, but also to give our own lives for your sake, because ye were dear, διοτι αγαπητοι ἡμιν , because ye were beloved by us. The words used here by the apostle are expressive of the strongest affection and attachment. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Verse 5 5For neither have we ever. It is not without good reason that he repeats it so frequently, that the Thessalonians knew that what he states is true. For there is not a surer attestation, than the experience of those with whom we speak. And this was of the greatest importance to them, because Paul relates with what integrity he had conducted himself, with no other intention, than that his doctrine may have the greater respect, for the building up of their faith. It is, however, a... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Verse 6 6] When we might have exercised authority. Some interpret it—when we might have been burdensome, that is, might have loaded you with expense, but the connection requires that τὸ βαρὺ should be taken to mean authority. For Paul says that he was so far removed from vain pomp, from boasting, from arrogance, that he even waived his just claim, so far as the maintenance of authority was concerned. For inasmuch as he was an Apostle of Christ, he deserved to be received with a higher degree of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:7

Verse 7 What we have rendered mild, the old translator renders Fuimus parvuli , (we have been little,) (525) but the reading which I have followed is more generally received among the Greeks; but whichever you may take, there can be no doubt that he makes mention of his voluntary abasement. (526) As if a nurse. In this comparison he takes in two points that he had touched upon — that he had sought neither glory nor gain among the Thessalonians. For a mother in nursing her infant shews nothing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

I. APPEAL TO THE RECOLLECTION OF THE THESSALONIANS . 1. His first appearance among them had not been in vain . Others had borne witness to its results. That testimony was true; the Thessalonians knew it themselves. The apostle appeals to them in all the confidence of Christian simplicity. Perfectly sincere and single-hearted himself, he knew that as a body they had appreciated the purity of his motives. They could bear testimony (he knew that they would gladly do so)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

I. WHAT THE THESSALONIANS HAD FOUND THEIR PREACHING TO BE . 1. Not void of power . "For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been found vain." "For" goes back to the first of the two divisions given at the close of the previous chapter. This is indicated by the recurrence of the leading Greek word translated "entering in." It was said, "For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you." There is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

For ; confirming the statement that the preachers of the gospel did not seek to please men, but God. Neither at any time used we flattering words ; endeavoring to gain you by flattery and praise; we did not pander to your feelings; we did not soften the demands of the gospel. As ye know, nor a cloak— or pretext— of covetousness. We did not use the gospel as a pretext to mask our real motive, which was covetousness, pretending to seek your spiritual good, whereas in reality we sought... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6

Man judges us by our outward conduct; God by our internal disposition. The apostle appeals to God as a witness of the purity of his motives. He asserts that he was free from all desire of personal fame or interest. Can we make the same appeal and the same assertion? 1. Are we influenced by unworthy motives? Is covetousness, the desire of fame, or the love of power, the mainspring of our life? 2. Or are we influenced by worthy motives? Do we seek to please, not man, but God? Is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor of (or, from ) men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome. These words admit of two meanings. The apostle may refer to his refusal to seek maintenance from the Thessalonians, and in this sense become a burden to them. But such a meaning does not suit the context; and besides: this refusal of maintenance is afterwards alluded to by the apostle. The reference here is not to maintenance, but to glory: we did not seek glory from you, when... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

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