1 Thessalonians 2:4
On the contrary, we have God's approval for what we say—he's entrusted us with sharing the good news. We don't set out to please people, but God. He's the one who judges our motives.
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3For what we speak about isn't deceptive, or worthless, or fraudulent.
Cross References
Numbers 27:16“May the Lord, the God who gives life to all living beings, choose a man to lead the Israelites
2 Kings 16:16Uriah the priest followed King Ahaz's orders.
Psalms 7:9Please bring an end to the evil done by the wicked; vindicate those who do good, for you are the God of right who examines hearts and minds.
Psalms 44:21wouldn't God have been aware of this, because he knows everyone's thoughts?
Proverbs 17:3A crucible tests silver, and a furnace tests gold, but the Lord tests the attitude of mind.
Jeremiah 32:19you are the one who is supremely wise and who does incredible things. You watch what everyone does, and you reward them according to the way they live and what their actions deserve.
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 →