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1 Thessalonians 2:9

1 Thessalonians 2:9
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For ye remember brethren, our labour and travail,.... The great pains they took, even to weariness. The Vulgate Latin version renders the last word, "weariness"; and the Arabic version, "anxiety"; and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Ye remember, brethren, our labour - Doubtless in the occupation of a tent-maker; Act 20:34 note; 1Co 4:12 note. And travail - see the notes on 2Co 11:27. The word means “wearisome labor.” For…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye remember - our labor and travail - From this it appears that St. Paul spent much more time at Thessalonica than is generally supposed; for the expressions in this verse denote a long continuance of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

In these words the apostle reminds the Thessalonians of the manner of his conversation among them. And,

I. He mentions the gentleness of their behaviour: We were gentle among you, Th1 2:7. He showed…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail In ch. 1Th 1:3 (see note) the Apostle spoke with thankfulness of his readers" "labour of love;" this laborious spirit they had learnt from himself:…