“ But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: ”
But we were gentle among you - Instead of using authority, we used only the most kind and gentle methods to win you and to promote your peace and order. The word here rendered “nurse,” may mean a...
But we were (f) gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: (f) We were rough, and yet easy and gentle as a nurse that is neither seeking glory, nor covetous, but who takes all pains...
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...
gentle . Greek. epios. Only here and 2 Timothy 2:24 . among . in (Greek. en) the midst of. nurse . Greek. trophos. Only here. cherisheth . Greek. thalpo. See Ephesians 5:29 . her ....
What we have rendered mild, the old translator renders Fuimus parvuli , ( we have been little,) (525) but the reading which I have followed is more generally received among the Greeks;...
DISCOURSE: 2194 THE MINISTERIAL CHARACTER PORTRAYED 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 . We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth, her children: so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were...
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: But we were gentle among you - Far from assuming the authority which we had, we acted towards you as a tender nurse or parent do...
But we were gentle, &c.— "We not only gave up our own just rights, but considered you as our children, and cherished you in your infant state as a hen cherisheth her brood under her wings, or a...
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: We were, х egeneetheemen ( G1096 )] - 'we were made' by God's grace. Gentle , х eepioi ( G2261 )] (so A C) -...
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...
Among you. — Rather, in the midst of you, making the gentleness still more marked. “Her,” in the Greek emphatically her own. The contrast is drawn between the charlatan, licentious, sophistical...
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...
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...
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) 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...
But we were gentle among you ,.... Meek and humble, mild and moderate; not using severity, or carrying it in a haughty imperious manner; assuming power and dominion, lording it over God's heritage,...
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: Ver. 7. But we were gentle ] This is the way to win; for man is a cursed, crabbed creature, and may be led, but not easily dr...
But we were gentle Mild, tender; among Εν μεσω υμων, in the midst of, you Like a hen surrounded with her young; even as a nurse A mother who suckles her own offspring, as the word τροφος here...
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...
The Primitive Ministers. A. D. 51. 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishet...
OLBGrk; But we were gentle among you: he next gives account of their carriage more positively: and first he speaks of their gentleness among them; hpioi, the Latin takes it for nhpioi, infants, we...
‘But we were babes in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherishes her own children.' ‘Babes' is the majority reading of the most ancient manuscripts and is powerfully supported. The alternative ‘gen...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Thessalonians 2:7 . But we were gentle. —R.V. margin says, “Most ancient authorities read babes.” Origen and Augustine interpret this to mean, “Like a nurse amon...
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...
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...
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...
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children;
1 Corinthians 2:3 ; 1 Corinthians 9:22 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:11 ; 2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 13:4 ; 2 Timothy 2:24 ; 2 Timothy 2:25 ; Acts 13:18 ; Ezekiel 34:14-16 ; Galatians 5:22 ;...
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...
But we were gentle — Mild, tender. In the midst of you — Like a hen surrounded with her young. Even as a nurse cherisheth her own children — The offspring of her own womb.