Strong's Lexicon Instead, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. we speak λαλοῦμεν (laloumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. those approved δεδοκιμάσμεθα (dedokimasmetha) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's Greek 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. to be entrusted with πιστευθῆναι (pisteuthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel, εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in order to ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. please ἀρέσκοντες (areskontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 700: To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. men ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. examines δοκιμάζοντι (dokimazonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. hearts. καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleInstead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. Young's Literal Translation but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts, Holman Christian Standard Bible Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts. New American Standard Bible but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts. King James Bible But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. Parallel Verses New International Version On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. New Living Translation For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. English Standard Version but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. New American Standard Bible but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts. King James Bible But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts. International Standard Version Rather, because we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, we speak as we do, not trying to please people but God, who tests our motives. NET Bible but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts. American Standard Version but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts. English Revised Version but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God which proveth our hearts. Young's Literal Translation but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts, Cross References Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: Romans 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. Galatians 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 1 Thessalonians 2:1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Jump to Previous Allowed Approval Approved Approves Entrusted Entrusting Glad Good Gospel Hearts Intrusted Motives News Please Pleasing Proves Proving Seeking Speak Tested Tests Tidings Trieth TrustJump to Next Allowed Approval Approved Approves Entrusted Entrusting Glad Good Gospel Hearts Intrusted Motives News Please Pleasing Proves Proving Seeking Speak Tested Tests Tidings Trieth TrustLinks 1 Thessalonians 2:4 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:4 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:4 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:4 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Parallel 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:4 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:4 German Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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