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No Flattery, Just Truth
Commentators explain that Paul rejected the common practice of using flattery—saying what people want to hear to gain influence. Instead of praising human goodness or ability, he spoke the hard but necessary truths about sin and the need for Christ. This demonstrates that authentic Christian ministry prioritizes God's truth over pleasing people.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:5
18th Century
Theologian
For neither at any time used we flattering words.
The word here rendered "flattering"—kolakeia—occurs nowhere else in the …
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 2:5
Using words of flattery (εν λογω κολακειας). Literally,
in speech of flattery or fawning . Old word, only …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 2:5
19th Century
Bishop
At any time.—Not only during our stay in Thessalonica, but also not at other times in Thessalonica, nor anywhere else, as the next…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:5
In the first of three denials, Paul calls his readers to verify his complete abstinence from any type of “flattery” (GK 3135)—the insidious practic…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 2:5
16th Century
Theologian
For neither have we ever. It is not without good reason that he repeats this so frequently, so that the Thessalonians knew that what he st…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:5
17th Century
Pastor
For neither at any time used we flattering words
To introduce them into the affections, and gain the esteem and good…
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…