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1 Thessalonians 2:1

1 Thessalonians 2:1
For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you,.... The apostle having observed in Th1 1:9 that those persons to whom the report of the Gospel being preached at Thessalonica, and the success…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you - notes, 1Th 1:9. Paul appeals to themselves for proof that they had not come among them as impostors. They had had a full opportunity to see…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Our entrance in unto you - His first coming to preach the Gospel was particularly owned of the Lord, many of them having been converted under his ministry. This consideration gave him a right to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Here we have an account of Paul's manner of preaching, and his comfortable reflection upon his entrance in among the Thessalonians. As he had the testimony of his own conscience witnessing to his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

section ii

The Apostle's Conduct at Thessalonica. Ch. 1Th 2:1-12

Analysis. The ministry of Paul and his colleagues at Thessalonica had been unmistakably genuine, 1Th 2:1. This appeared (1) by their…