1 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel - Compare 1 Timothy 1:11-12. Since there had been committed to us an office so high and holy, and so much demanding sincerity, fidelity, and honesty, we endeavored to act in all respects in conformity to the trust reposed in us. The gospel is a system of truth and sincerity, and we evinced the same. The gospel is concerned with great realities, and we did not resort to trick and illusion. The office of the ministry is most... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6

1 Thessalonians 2:3-6. For our exhortation That is, our preaching, a part being put for the whole; was not of deceit With a design to seduce or corrupt any one by false doctrine; or, we preach not a lie, but the truth of God; nor of uncleanness Tending to encourage men in their impure course of life; nor in guile To procure esteem or any worldly advantage to ourselves, under pretence of aiming at the glory of God. In this verse, and in those that follow to 1 Thessalonians 2:12, “the... 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 2:4

allowed = tested, and so approved. Greek. dokimazo. Same as "trieth", and as "prove" (1 Thessalonians 5:21 ). be put in trust with . App-150 . pleasing men. Compare Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:10 . men . App-123 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proverb our hearts.Some little popularity had accrued to the name of Paul because of the astounding success he had achieved among the Thessalonians; but, in the light of the widely circulated rumors concerning it, Paul here rejected any notion that he was overly pleased by it or that he, in any manner, coveted the praise of men. Not only did he know the fickleness of the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

1 Thessalonians 2:4. But, as we were allowed, &c.— But as we have been approved of God to be intrusted, &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

4. as—according as; even as. allowed—Greek, "We have been approved on trial," "deemed fit." This word corresponds to "God which trieth our hearts" below. This approval as to sincerity depends solely on the grace and mercy of God (Acts 9:15; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Corinthians 3:5; 1 Timothy 1:11; 1 Timothy 1:12). not as pleasing—not as persons who seek to please men; characteristic of false teachers (1 Timothy 1:12- :). 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 2:3-4

Paul claimed that his message was true, his motives were pure, and his methods were straightforward. He had behaved in Thessalonica as he had elsewhere, as a faithful servant of God. He did not preach for the approval of men but God, who scrutinizes motives."Few temptations assail the preacher more strongly than this one to please men, even if God is not pleased, though with the dim hope that God will after all condone or overlook. Nothing but experience will convince some preachers how fickle... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

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