1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our teaching is not from error, nor from impurity, nor in guile;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

In Context

2but after we had suffered before and had been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.

4but as we have been regarded by God as worthy to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as the many, who adulterate the word of God; but as from sincerity, but as from 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 your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 11:13For such are false apostles, deceitful workmen, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time did we use 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, even as ye are walking, ye would abound still 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 →

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