But even as we have been approved by God (αλλα καθως δεδοκιμασμεθα υπο του θεου). Perfect passive indicative of δοκιμαζω, old verb…

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel. (Compare to 1 Timothy 1:11–12).

Since an office so hi…

Were allowed.—Rather, have been, and in 1 Thessalonians 2:3 is, not “was.” St. Paul is arguing from …

Not only was the preaching of Paul and his companions filled with power and earnestness when they evangelized Thessalonica (vv.1–2), but wherever t…

As we have been approved. He goes even a step higher, for he appeals to God as the Author of his apostleship, and he reasons in this way: …

But as we were allowed of God
Or, "approved of God"; not that there were any previous fitness and worthiness in them…

The apostle had no worldly design in his preaching. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. The gospel of Christ at first met wit…

Previously, Paul commended the The alonians for having received God’s word amid tribulations; now he praises them because they did not fall away as…