1 Thessalonians 2:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 2:3

BSB

For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For our exhortation was not in error, nor from impurity, nor with deception.

ERV

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

NHEB

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

SMT

For our entreaty nor from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deceit:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 2:3

ForG1063Conjunction ourG2257 exhortationG3874Noun FemininewasnotG3756 ofG1537Preposition deceitG4106Noun Feminine norG3761Conjunction ofG1537Preposition uncleannessG167Noun Feminine norG3777Adverb inG1722Preposition guileG1388Masculine Neuter

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 2:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Thessalonians 2:3

Summary

Ministry grounded in truthful and pure intentions

Event

Affirming sincere ministry

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD