1 Thessalonians 2:5-8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Here we have an account of Paul's manner of preaching, and his comfortable reflection upon his entrance in among the Thessalonians. As he had the testimony of his own conscience witnessing to his integrity, so he could appeal to the Thessalonians how faithful he, and Silas, and Timotheus, his helpers in the work of the Lord, had discharged their office: You yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you. Note, It is a great comfort to a minister to have his own conscience and the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

In these words the apostle reminds the Thessalonians of the manner of his conversation among them. And, I. He mentions the gentleness of their behaviour: We were gentle among you, 1 Thess. 2:7. He showed great mildness and tenderness who might have acted with the authority of an apostle of Christ. Such behaviour greatly recommends religion, and is most agreeable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This great apostle, though he abhorred and avoided flattery, was most... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

2:1-12 You yourselves know, brothers, that our coming among you was not to no effect; but after we had--as you know--already undergone suffering and ill-treatment at Philippi, we were bold in our God to tell you the good news of God, and a sore struggle we had. Our appeal to you did not proceed from any delusion, nor from impure motives, nor was it calculated to deceive; but as we have been deemed worthy by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as if we were seeking to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

For neither at any time used we flattering words ,.... To introduce them into the affections, and gain the esteem and good will of men; they did not in their ministry deliver such things as flattered men with a good opinion of themselves: they did not preach up the purity of human nature, but on the contrary the doctrine of original sin, the imputation of Adam's transgression to his posterity, and the corruption of all human nature; they asserted the universal pollution of it, of all men,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor of men sought we glory ,.... Honour, esteem, and popular applause; for though there is an honour that is due to the faithful ministers of the word, who are highly to be esteemed for their works' sake, and as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God; and especially there was an honour and glory that belonged to the apostles of Christ as such, who were set in the highest office and place in the church; yet they did not seek after it as the Pharisees and false teachers did,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle among you ,.... Meek and humble, mild and moderate; not using severity, or carrying it in a haughty imperious manner; assuming power and dominion, lording it over God's heritage, and commanding persons to do homage and honour to them, and forcing themselves upon them, and obliging them to maintain them. The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions, instead of "gentle", read, "little children"; as the word signifies, by adding a letter to it, and expresses much the same as the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:8

So being affectionately desirous of you ,.... Not of theirs but them; not of glory from them, nor a maintenance by them, but of their spiritual and eternal welfare; were as fond of them as a nursing mother is of her children, who, when absent from them but ever so little a while, longs to see them; see 1 Thessalonians 2:17 and 1 Thessalonians 3:1 , we were willing : took the utmost pleasure, delight, and complacency: to have imparted unto you, not the Gospel of God only ; the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Flattering words - Though we proclaimed the Gospel or glad tidings, yet we showed that without holiness none should see the Lord. Ye know - That while we preached the whole Gospel we never gave any countenance to sin. For a cloak of covetousness - We did not seek temporal emolument; nor did we preach the Gospel for a cloak to our covetousness: God is witness that we did not; we sought you, not yours. Hear this, ye that preach the Gospel! Can ye call God to witness that in preaching... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor of men sought we glory - As we preached not for worldly gain, so we preached not for popular applause; we had what we sought for-the approbation of God, and the testimony of a good conscience. When we might have been burdensome - They had a right to their maintenance while they devoted themselves wholly to the work of the Gospel for the sake of the people's souls. Others understand the words εν βαρει ειναι , to be honorable; we sought no glory of you nor of others, though we were... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle among you - Far from assuming the authority which we had, we acted towards you as a tender nurse or parent does to a delicate child. We fed, counselled, cherished, and bore with you; we taught you to walk, preserved you from stumbling, and led you in a right path. Instead of ηπιοι , gentle, many MSS., and several versions and fathers, have νηπιοι , young children. But this never can be considered the original reading, the scope of the place being totally opposed to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2:7

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