1 Thessalonians 2:3

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2But though we had suffered before and been injuriously treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we spake boldly in the name of our God to declare unto you the gospel of God with much conflict.

4but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted 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 like many who adulterate the word of God: but as with sincerity, but as from God, and in the sight of God, we speak concerning Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:5for we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for the sake of Jesus.

2 Corinthians 11:13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transformed into apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering speech, as ye know, nor covetous pretence, God is witness:

1 Thessalonians 4:1As to what remains therefore, my brethren, we intreat and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received instructions from us, how ye ought to walk and to please God, ye would abound therein more and 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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