1 Thessalonians 2:5

For neither at any time used we flattering words,.... To introduce them into the affections, and gain the esteem and good will of men; they did not in their ministry deliver such things as flattered…

For neither at any time used we flattering words - see the Job 31:21-22 notes; and on 2Co 2:17 note. The word here rendered “flattering” - κολακείας kolakeias - occurs nowhere else in the New…

Flattering words - Though we proclaimed the Gospel or glad tidings, yet we showed that without holiness none should see the Lord.

Ye know - That while we preached the whole Gospel we never gave any…

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…

For neither at any time used we flattering words were we found using words of flattery (R. V.: same verb as in 1Th 2:1, "foundvain"); or, did we fall into the use of flattering speech. "Found" might…