Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
Verse. 1-3. Ye know our entrance into Thessalonica our exhortation was not of deceit, or error to lead astray the simple, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile, as is the character of the judaizing teachers who sought to destroy us. The apostle’s language here is similar to that in 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, and the case was similar. In both those great cities the jews were strong, and the proselytes numerous. He had therefore to contend with demons transformed into angels of light, whom he calls... read more
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
Chapter 2FOR yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain ( 1 Thessalonians 2:1 ):Now, Paul evidently had quite an entrance to the city of Thessalonica for he makes reference to it three times here in the first, in the opening part of this letter: but "it was not in vain."But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi ( 1 Thessalonians 2:2 ),I mean, they had really suffered. They were no doubt a real beating... read more