1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
In Context
Cross References
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 11:13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness;
1 Thessalonians 4:1FURTHERMORE then, brethren, we beseech you, and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as ye received from us how ye ought to walk and to please God, as also ye are walking, ye would abound yet more.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:2-7
The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our… Read the whole commentary →