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Accountable to God and Man
Paul calls on two witnesses to his conduct: the Thessalonians, who saw his actions, and God, who saw his heart. Commentators explain this highlights the Christian's call to a life of integrity that is consistent both publicly and privately. Our outward behavior should match our inner devotion to God.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
You are witnesses. They had a full opportunity of knowing his manner of life.
And God also. (See Barnes on [Reference 1 Th…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 2:10
How holily and righteously and unblameably (ως οσιως κα δικαιως κα αμεμπτως). Paul calls the Thessalonians and God as witnesses (μ…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 2:10
19th Century
Bishop
You are witnesses.—Abruptly, without conjunction, the writers add a summary description of their conduct at Thessalonica. Before, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:10
Paul appeals to the Thessalonians as witnesses of how both the missionaries’ religious piety and moral conduct among them could not be faulted. God…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 2:10
16th Century
Theologian
You are witnesses. He again calls God and them to witness, in order to affirm his integrity. He cites God, on the one hand, as a witness o…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
You are witnesses, and God also
Not so much to what goes before as to what follows after, relating to their holy wal…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12
17th Century
Minister
Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This is t…