2 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 8So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. Save: $16.50 (30%) (J) 5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed(K)—God is our witness. (E) 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,(F) nor are we trying to trick you. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. 1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 1:9], Jer. forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. Act 17:1–9 ) Tools. 4:12; 2 Thess. Read verse in New King James Version 1:9; 1 Thess. 14For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 3For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. 8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased (P)to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also (Q)our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 9  For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. Verse. 5:24; 2 Thess. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. All rights reserved. 2 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you(A) was not without results. 6 # 1 Tim. Used by permission. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Grace to you and peace [] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. Their Good Example. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, 9 For you remember, brethren, our (R)labor and toil; for laboring night and day, (S)that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. 19  For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Used by permission. 3  For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. 1:9; 1 Thess. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 1:9; 1 Thess. 18 Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but (AK)Satan hindered us. (O) 7 Instead, we were like young children[a] among you. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. 7 But (O)we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. 8  So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. Proud member 7 But (O)we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. 19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. All rights reserved. 2:30; Matt. 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; 11 as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and [c]charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, 12 that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. (AP) Is it not you? 10  You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; 11  as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, 12  that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 6 Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. 5:12; 23:34, 35; Acts 7:52, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines. 2 1  For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,(X) 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy(Y) of God, who calls(Z) you into his kingdom and glory. 2:17 neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness— # Rom. For (AC)you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, 15 (AD)who killed both the Lord Jesus and (AE)their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God (AF)and are [d]contrary to all men, 16 (AG)forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always (AH)to fill up the measure of their sins; (AI)but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. 2 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 6 (K)Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when (L)we might have (M)made demands (N)as apostles of Christ. (B) 2 We had previously suffered(C) and been treated outrageously in Philippi,(D) as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. 5 For (I)neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a [b]cloak for covetousness—(J)God is witness. 18Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us. 4:12; 2 Thess. What are the benefits of creating an account? (L) 6 We were not looking for praise from people,(M) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles(N) of Christ we could have asserted our authority. 20For you are our glory and joy. 1 Thessalonians 2 New King James Version (NKJV) ... 1 Thessalonians 2 New International Version (NIV) Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica. 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