Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. New Living Translation So you can see we were not preaching with any deceit or impure motives or trickery. English Standard Version For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, Berean Standard Bible For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery. Berean Literal Bible For our exhortation was not of error, nor of impurity, nor in trickery; King James Bible For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: New King James Version For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. New American Standard Bible For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; NASB 1995 For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; NASB 1977 For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; Legacy Standard Bible For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; Amplified Bible For our appeal does not come from delusion or impure motives, nor [is it motivated] by deceit [our message is complete, accurate, and based on the truth—it does not change]. Christian Standard Bible For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive. Holman Christian Standard Bible For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive. American Standard Version For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: Contemporary English Version We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone. English Revised Version For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: GOD'S WORD® Translation When we encouraged you, we didn't use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception. Good News Translation Our appeal to you is not based on error or impure motives, nor do we try to trick anyone. International Standard Version For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery. Majority Standard Bible For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery. NET Bible For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit, New Heart English Bible For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception. Webster's Bible Translation For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impurity, nor in guile; Weymouth New Testament For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it. World English Bible For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor our exhortation [is] not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile, Berean Literal Bible For our exhortation was not of error, nor of impurity, nor in trickery; Young's Literal Translation for our exhortation is not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile, Smith's Literal Translation For our entreaty nor from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deceit: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit: Catholic Public Domain Version For our exhortation was not in error, nor from impurity, nor with deception. New American Bible Our exhortation was not from delusion or impure motives, nor did it work through deception. New Revised Standard Version For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor our comfort did not spring from deception, nor from uncleanness, nor from enticing speech: Aramaic Bible in Plain English For our comfort was not from deception nor from impurity, nor by treachery. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor our exhortation arose not from deception, nor from uncleanness, nor was it with guile; Godbey New Testament For our exhortation was not from delusion, nor from impurity, nor in guile: Haweis New Testament And our exhortation originated not from delusion, or impurity, or from guile; Mace New Testament for our doctrine was free from all imposture, avarice, and fraud. Weymouth New Testament For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it. Worrell New Testament For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile; Worsley New Testament For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of impurity, nor in guile: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Ministry…2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. 3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery. 4Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God. 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 7:2 Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. 1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. 2 Peter 2:1-3 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Galatians 1:10 Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Romans 16:18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming. 2 Timothy 3:13 while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. Jeremiah 23:26 How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? Ezekiel 13:6-7 They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Treasury of Scripture For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 1 Thessalonians 2:5,6,11 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: … 1 Thessalonians 4:1,2 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more… Numbers 16:15 And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them. Jump to Previous Appeal Deceit Deception Delusion Error Exhortation Fraud Grounded Guile Heart Impure Impurity Mingled Motives Preaching Prompted Spring Trying Unclean Uncleanness Way WitnessJump to Next Appeal Deceit Deception Delusion Error Exhortation Fraud Grounded Guile Heart Impure Impurity Mingled Motives Preaching Prompted Spring Trying Unclean Uncleanness Way Witness1 Thessalonians 2 1. In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.18. A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them. For our appeal Paul's use of "appeal" refers to his message and exhortation to the Thessalonians. This term indicates a heartfelt plea rather than a command, reflecting the pastoral nature of Paul's ministry. In the context of the early church, such appeals were crucial for encouraging new believers in their faith. This aligns with Paul's role as an apostle, tasked with spreading the Gospel and nurturing the fledgling Christian communities. does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians. He is defending his ministry and the integrity of his message. 2. Thessalonica A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church. The Thessalonians were recipients of this letter. 3. Silas and Timothy Companions of Paul who were involved in the ministry to the Thessalonians and co-authors of the letter. 4. Thessalonian Church The community of believers in Thessalonica who were being encouraged and instructed by Paul. 5. Paul's Missionary Journey The context of the letter, during which Paul faced opposition and needed to affirm the sincerity of his ministry. Teaching Points Integrity in MinistryPaul emphasizes that his message is free from deceit, ulterior motives, or trickery. This calls us to examine our own motives in ministry and ensure they align with God's truth. Purity of Motives The Greek word for "deceit" (plan?) suggests wandering or error. We must guard against allowing our motives to stray from God's purpose. Authenticity in Communication Paul’s appeal is genuine. In our interactions, we should strive for authenticity, ensuring our words and actions reflect our true intentions. God-Centered Focus Paul’s ministry was not about pleasing people but about serving God. We should evaluate whether our actions are driven by a desire to honor God above all else. Resilience in Opposition Despite facing opposition, Paul remained steadfast. We are encouraged to persevere in our faith and ministry, even when challenged.(3) "The reason that we were able to endure so much was our consciousness of the sincerity and purity of our attention." Exhortation.--Exhortation is an attempt to make men take a particular line of action. "Our efforts to get men to act as we wish," St. Paul says, "do not spring from a desire to dupe them," etc. It is a question whether "of deceit" is the right rendering, or "of error," "all a mistake." If the latter, the argument would be that of Paley's Evidences, i.e., to deduce the truth of the revelation from the sufferings of its prophets. But the points raised in contrast, in 1Thessalonians 2:4-12, seem to preclude this meaning, which would be more likely to introduce some substantiation of the gospel truths, as in 2Peter 1:16. Of uncleanness.--It is possible that the word only means "with impure (or covetous) motives;" but it probably refers to the subtle forms of temptation which often accompany spiritual work. See, for example, the Greek of 1Timothy 1:5; also 5:1, 2; 2Timothy 3:4-7. In guile.--The preposition is changed;" nor yet by the use of tricks;" Not only were their motives sincere and pure, but their manner of dealing straightforward. . . . Verse 3. - For our exhortation. This word has a twofold signification, denoting both "exhortation" and "consolation;" when it refers to the moral conduct it denotes exhortation, but when it is an address to a sufferer it denotes consolation. In the gospel these two meanings are blended together. Was not of deceit. Not in the sense of guile, which would be tantological, but simply "error," without any direct evil intent; our gospel was not a delusion - we were not ourselves deceived. Nor of uncleanness; a word usually employed to denote sensuality, and in this sense the meaning is - We did not, like the heathen in their worship, give occasion to unclean practices: "We have corrupted no man" (2 Corinthians 7:2). The word, however, may be taken in a more general sense, as denoting impurity of disposition, impure motives: such as the impure desire of applause or of gain, to which the apostle afterwards alludes. Or of guile. As we were not ourselves deceived, so neither did we attempt to deceive others. The apostle did not adapt his religion, an. Mahomet, to suit the prejudices or passions of men; he did not employ any seductive or temporizing arts; but he boldly went in the face of the prevailing religions of the age, both of the Jews and of the Gentiles.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. appeal παράκλησις (paraklēsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. does not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. arise from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. deceit πλάνης (planēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4106: Feminine of planos; objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. ulterior motives ἀκαθαρσίας (akatharsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 167: Uncleanness, impurity. From akathartos; impurity, physically or morally. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. trickery. δόλῳ (dolō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1388: Deceit, guile, treachery. From an obsolete primary verb, dello; a trick, i.e. wile. Links 1 Thessalonians 2:3 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:3 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:3 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:3 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:3 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:3 BibleApps.com 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:3 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation is not of error (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th) |
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