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For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail. Working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
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Gospel Above Personal Rights
Commentators explain that Paul, though entitled to financial support, chose to work a physically demanding job. He did this to remove any potential obstacle to the gospel, such as accusations of selfish motives. This strategic sacrifice ensured the message could be preached freely, demonstrating that the mission's success was more important than his personal rights.
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1 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ye remember, brethren, our labour. Doubtless in the occupation of a tent-maker. (See the notes on Acts 20:34 and [Reference 1 Corinthians …
Travail (μοχθον). Old word for difficult labour, harder than κοπος (toil). In the N.T. only here, 2 Thessalonians 3:8;…
19th Century
Anglican
For.—As in 1 Thessalonians 2:1, the general principles of the previous verses are supported by facts that the Thessalo…
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Paul now recalls the long hours, day and night, of extreme toil and hardship by which he, Silas, and Timothy supported themselves while preaching. …
16th Century
Protestant
For you remember. These things tend to confirm what he had stated previously — that to spare them, he did not spare himself. He must assur…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For you remember brethren, our labour and travail The great pains they took, even to weariness. The Vulgate Latin ve…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul commended the Thessalonians for having received God’s word amid tribulations; now he praises them because they did not fall away a…
