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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So you can see we were not preaching with any deceit or impure motives or trickery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation <i>was</i> not of error, nor of impurity, nor in trickery;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation <i>was</i> not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For our exhortation <i>did</i> not <i>come</i> from error or uncleanness, nor <i>was it</i> in deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation does not <i>come</i> from error or impurity or by way of deceit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For our exhortation does not <i>come</i> from error or impurity or by way of deceit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For our exhortation does not <i>come</i> from error or impurity or by way of deceit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For our appeal does not <i>come</i> from delusion or impure motives, nor [is it motivated] by deceit [our message is complete, accurate, and based on the truth—it does not change].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation didn&#8217t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When we encouraged you, we didn't use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Our appeal to you is not based on error or impure motives, nor do we try to trick anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impurity, nor in guile;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for our exhortation [is] not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation <i>was</i> not of error, nor of impurity, nor in trickery;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for our exhortation is not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For our entreaty nor from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deceit:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For our exhortation was not in error, nor from impurity, nor with deception.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Our exhortation was not from delusion or impure motives, nor did it work through deception.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For our comfort did not spring from deception, nor from uncleanness, nor from enticing speech:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For our comfort was not from deception nor from impurity, nor by treachery.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For our exhortation arose not from deception, nor from uncleanness, nor was it with guile;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For our exhortation was not from delusion, nor from impurity, nor in guile:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And our exhortation originated not from delusion, or impurity, or from guile;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for our doctrine was free from all imposture, avarice, and fraud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For our exhortation <i>is</i> not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For our exhortation <i>was</i> not of deceit, nor of impurity, nor in guile:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=120" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Paul's Ministry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsis (N-NFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">appeal</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">arise from</a> <a href="/greek/4106.htm" title="4106: planēs (N-GFS) -- Feminine of planos; objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety.">deceit</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/167.htm" title="167: akatharsias (N-GFS) -- Uncleanness, impurity. From akathartos; impurity, physically or morally.">ulterior motives</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1388.htm" title="1388: dolō (N-DMS) -- Deceit, guile, treachery. From an obsolete primary verb, dello; a trick, i.e. wile.">trickery.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a></span><br />For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">1 Timothy 1:5</a></span><br />The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">2 Corinthians 7:2</a></span><br />Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">1 Timothy 6:3-5</a></span><br />If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a></span><br />Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a></span><br />My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a></span><br />I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Romans 16:18</a></span><br />For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a></span><br />Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm">2 Timothy 3:13</a></span><br />while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-26.htm">Jeremiah 23:26</a></span><br />How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-7</a></span><br />They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:5,6,11</a></b></br> For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God <i>is</i> witness: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:1,2</a></b></br> Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort <i>you</i> by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, <i>so</i> ye would abound more and more… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Numbers 16:15</a></b></br> And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Deception</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-14.htm">Delusion</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Error</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-8.htm">Fraud</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Grounded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-16.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">Impure</a> <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Impurity</a> <a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Mingled</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Motives</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Prompted</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-10.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Uncleanness</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Deception</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Delusion</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Error</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Fraud</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-32.htm">Grounded</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">Impure</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">Impurity</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Mingled</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Motives</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Prompted</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">Uncleanness</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This term indicates a heartfelt plea rather than a command, reflecting the pastoral nature of Paul's ministry. In the context of the early church, such appeals were crucial for encouraging new believers in their faith. This aligns with Paul's role as an apostle, tasked with spreading the Gospel and nurturing the fledgling Christian communities.<p><b>does not arise from deceit</b><br>Paul emphasizes the sincerity and truthfulness of his message. In the Greco-Roman world, many itinerant teachers and philosophers were known for using deceit to gain followers or financial support. Paul contrasts his ministry with these practices, asserting that his message is rooted in truth. This echoes Jesus' teachings about truth in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, where He declares Himself as "the way, the truth, and the life."<p><b>or ulterior motives</b><br>Paul assures the Thessalonians that his intentions are pure and not driven by selfish desires. This is significant in a cultural context where many leaders sought personal gain. Paul's selflessness is a reflection of Christ's own sacrificial love, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>, where Jesus is described as humbling Himself for the sake of humanity.<p><b>or trickery</b><br>The mention of "trickery" highlights the integrity of Paul's ministry. Trickery was often associated with false prophets and charlatans who manipulated others for personal advantage. By denying any use of trickery, Paul aligns himself with the prophets of the Old Testament, who spoke God's truth despite opposition. This also connects to Jesus' warning against false prophets in <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a>, urging believers to discern truth from deception.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians. He is defending his ministry and the integrity of his message.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church. The Thessalonians were recipients of this letter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/silas_and_timothy.htm">Silas and Timothy</a></b><br>Companions of Paul who were involved in the ministry to the Thessalonians and co-authors of the letter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_church.htm">Thessalonian Church</a></b><br>The community of believers in Thessalonica who were being encouraged and instructed by Paul.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_missionary_journey.htm">Paul's Missionary Journey</a></b><br>The context of the letter, during which Paul faced opposition and needed to affirm the sincerity of his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_ministry.htm">Integrity in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes that his message is free from deceit, ulterior motives, or trickery. This calls us to examine our own motives in ministry and ensure they align with God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_of_motives.htm">Purity of Motives</a></b><br>The Greek word for "deceit" (plan?) suggests wandering or error. We must guard against allowing our motives to stray from God's purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authenticity_in_communication.htm">Authenticity in Communication</a></b><br>Paul’s appeal is genuine. In our interactions, we should strive for authenticity, ensuring our words and actions reflect our true intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god-centered_focus.htm">God-Centered Focus</a></b><br>Paul’s ministry was not about pleasing people but about serving God. We should evaluate whether our actions are driven by a desire to honor God above all else.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resilience_in_opposition.htm">Resilience in Opposition</a></b><br>Despite facing opposition, Paul remained steadfast. We are encouraged to persevere in our faith and ministry, even when challenged.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) "The reason that we were able to endure so much was our consciousness of the sincerity and purity of our attention."<p><span class= "bld">Exhortation.</span>--Exhortation is an attempt to make men take a particular line of action. "<span class= "ital">Our</span> efforts to get men to act as we wish," St. Paul says, "do not spring from a desire to dupe them," etc. It is a question whether "of deceit" is the right rendering, or "of error," "all a mistake." If the latter, the argument would be that of Paley's <span class= "ital">Evidences, i.e., </span>to deduce the truth of the revelation from the sufferings of its prophets. But the points raised in contrast, in <a href="/context/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm" title="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.">1Thessalonians 2:4-12</a>, seem to preclude this meaning, which would be more likely to introduce some substantiation of the gospel truths, as in <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm" title="For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.">2Peter 1:16</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Of uncleanness.</span>--It is possible that the word only means "with impure (or <span class= "ital">covetous</span>) motives;" but it probably refers to the subtle forms of temptation which often accompany spiritual work. See, for example, the Greek of <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm" title="Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:">1Timothy 1:5</a>; also 5:1, 2; <a href="/context/2_timothy/3-4.htm" title="Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;">2Timothy 3:4-7</a>.<p><span class= "bld">In guile.</span>--The preposition is changed;" nor yet by the use of tricks;" Not only were their motives sincere and pure, but their manner of dealing straightforward. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For our exhortation.</span> This word has a twofold signification, denoting both "exhortation" and "consolation;" when it refers to the moral conduct it denotes exhortation, but when it is an address to a sufferer it denotes consolation. In the gospel these two meanings are blended together. <span class="cmt_word">Was not of deceit.</span> Not in the sense of guile, which would be tantological, but simply "<span class="accented">error</span>," without any direct evil intent; our gospel was not a delusion - we were not ourselves deceived. <span class="cmt_word">Nor of uncleanness</span>; a word usually employed to denote sensuality, and in this sense the meaning is - We did not, like the heathen in their worship, give occasion to unclean practices: "<span class="accented">We</span> have corrupted no man" (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">2 Corinthians 7:2</a>). The word, however, may be taken in a more general sense, as denoting impurity of disposition, impure motives: such as the impure desire of applause or of gain, to which the apostle afterwards alludes<span class="cmt_word">. Or of guile.</span> As we were not ourselves deceived, so neither did we attempt to deceive others. The apostle did not adapt his religion, an. Mahomet, to suit the prejudices or passions of men; he did not employ any seductive or temporizing arts; but he boldly went in the face of the prevailing religions of the age, both of the Jews and of the Gentiles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appeal</span><br /><span class="grk">παράκλησις</span> <span class="translit">(paraklēsis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> </span><span class="str2">From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arise from</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deceit</span><br /><span class="grk">πλάνης</span> <span class="translit">(planēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4106.htm">Strong's 4106: </a> </span><span class="str2">Feminine of planos; objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or]</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδὲ</span> <span class="translit">(oude)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ulterior motives</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκαθαρσίας</span> <span class="translit">(akatharsias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_167.htm">Strong's 167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uncleanness, impurity. From akathartos; impurity, physically or morally.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or]</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδὲ</span> <span class="translit">(oude)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trickery.</span><br /><span class="grk">δόλῳ</span> <span class="translit">(dolō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1388.htm">Strong's 1388: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deceit, guile, treachery. 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