1 Thessalonians 2:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For neither at any time used we flattering words - see the Job 31:21-22 notes; and on 2 Corinthians 2:17 note. The word here rendered “flattering” - κολακείας kolakeias - occurs nowhere...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Paul's Defence of his Missionary Work. Paul had been charged by his opponents with being a wandering sophist making money out of his followers. He rebuts the charge and incidentally gives us a pict...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

neither, nor . Greek. oute. used we . Literally were (became) we in (Greek. en) . flattering words . Literally. word (App-121.) of flattery. cloke . pretence. Greek. prophasis. See Acts...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5 For neither have we ever. It is not without good reason that he repeats it so frequently, that the Thessalonians knew that what he states is true. For there is not a surer attestation, than...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Flattering words - Though we proclaimed the Gospel or glad tidings, yet we showed that wit...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Appeal to their experience of him. Used we flattering words , х en ( G1722 )...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Nature of St. Paul's Life and Work at Thessalonica 2. The persecution at the Roman garrison-town of Philippi made a deep impression on St. Paul the Roman citizen ( Acts 16:19-40 ; Philippians...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

At any time. — Not only during the stay at Thessalonica, but neither at Thessalonica nor elsewhere, as the next verse shows. But as the Thessalonians can only be appealed to as evidence for their o...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 5 APOLOGIA PRO VITA SUA 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (R.V.) OUR first impression, as we read these verses, is that they contain little that is new. They simply expand the statement of cha...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Fruit of Unsparing Labor 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Paul preached in great conflict of soul because of his passionate desire for the salvation of men. In this, many of the notable servants of G...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

It is evident that some of the Jews in Thessalonica had been discounting the apostle in his absence. He very definitely defends himself against such detraction, asserting that his preaching had been...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ 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 wer...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For neither at any time used we flattering words ,.... To introduce them into the affections, and gain the esteem and good will of men; they did not in their ministry deliver such things as flattere...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Ver. 5. For neither at any time ] Sinisterity of ends is here opposed to sincerity in G...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For our exhortation That is, our preaching, a part being put for the whole; was not of deceit With a design to seduce or corrupt any one by false doctrine; or, we preach not a lie, but the truth...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

We are to consider now that which had great effect in producing the energetic, devoted response to the gospel such as we have seen in the Thessalonians. Certainly it is the Word of God itself that is...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Primitive Ministers. A. D. 51. 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you,...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; In the former verses the apostle had asserted his integrity more generally; here, and in the next verse, he instanceth in particulars. He vindicates his ministry from the guilt of three vice...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a pretext resulting from greed. God is witness. Nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we mi...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Thessalonians 2:3 . For our exhortation. —The word reminds us of Christ’s word, “I will send you another Advocate”—“Paraclete.” Our advocacy of the gospel of Chr...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5-9 The Apostle is very careful in describing the relation in which his ministry stood to the Thessalonians, to defend himself against all false charges, all insinuations or susp...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Verse. 1-3. Ye know our entrance into Thessalonica our exhortation was not of deceit, or error to lead astray the simple, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile, as is the character of the judaizin...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile Exhortation The whole gospel preaching and message is so called, as permeated by, and living in, an atmosphere of gentle...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—Paul turns from the reports of others to the experience of the readers. They themselves knew that his entrance was not powerless; although maltreated in Philippi, he was e...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's Manner of Working in Thessalonica. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 He came with the humble desire to serve God:
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 5:2 ; 1 Timothy 3:3 ; 1 Timothy 3:8 ; 2 Corinthians 12:17 ; 2 Corinthians 2:17 ; 2 Corinthians 4:2 ; 2 Corinthians 7:2 ; 2 Peter 2:14 ; 2 Peter 2:15 ; 2 Peter 2:18 ; 2 Peter 2:3 ;...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Heart Life of the Apostle Paul 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening verse of this remarkable chapter brings reminiscences of Paul's entrance into Thessalonica. This should...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Flattering words — This ye know. Nor a cloak of covetousness — Of this God is witness. He calls men to witness an open fact; God, the secret intentions of the heart. In a point of a mixed nature,...

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes