1 Thessalonians 2:4

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 hearts.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 2:4

BSB
Instead, 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.
AKJV
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 tries our hearts.
CPDV
But, just as we have been tested by God, so that the Gospel would be entrusted to us, so also did we speak, not so as to please men, but rather to please God, who tests our hearts.
ERV
but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God which proveth our hearts.
NHEB
But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing people, but God, who tests our hearts.
SMT
But as we have been tried by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, trying our hearts:

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Thessalonians 2:4
Summary
Apostles preach with integrity, seeking divine approval
Event
Explaining apostolic trustworthiness
Estimated Time Period
c. 51 AD
Category
Epistle