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Not Empty, Not False
When Paul says his visit was not "in vain," he means it was not empty, hollow, or deceptive. Commentators clarify that the Greek word used here refers to a lack of substance or truthfulness. Paul is reminding the Thessalonians that his ministry was authentic and genuine, directly countering accusations that he was a fraud.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
First Thessalonians Chapter 2
Analysis of the Chapter
The principal subjects embraced in this chapter are the following:
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AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1
For yourselves know (αυτο γαρ οιδατε). This explanatory γαρ takes up in verses 1-12 the allusion in 1:9 about the "report" concern…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
For you yourselves, brothers, know.—The writers’ purpose is practical, not didactic; they therefore animate their converts with th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1
The identity of Paul’s Thessalonian opponents is a difficult puzzle to piece together. Most likely they were the Jews who were continuing adversari…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 1. For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…