1 Thessalonians 2:1

For you know, brethren, our coming unto you, that it was not in vain:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

In Context

2but having suffered, and been abused, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace was not vain toward me; but I have labored more abundantly than they all: and not I, but the grace of God with me.

2 Corinthians 6:1But working together we indeed intreat you not to have received the grace of God in vain:

Galatians 4:11I fear lest I have labored unto you in vain.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:1

In this chapter the apostle puts the Thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them, ver. 1-6 . Then of the manner of his conversation among them, ver. 7-12 . Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them ( ver. 13-16 ), and then apologizes for his absence, ver. 17-20 . Read the whole commentary →

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