1 Thessalonians 2:5

For never have we used flattering speech, as you know, nor for an occasion of covetousness, Aloha witnesseth.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

In Context

4but as approved of Aloha to be intrusted with his gospel, so speaking as not to please men, but Aloha who trieth our hearts.

6Neither have we sought glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could have been honoured ones, as the apostles of the Meshiha;

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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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