3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
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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.
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: …
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-6)Here we have an account of Paul’s manner of preaching, and his comfortable reflection upon his entrance in among the Thessalonians. As he had the testimony of his own conscience witnessing to his integrity, so he could appeal to the Thessalonians how faithful he, and Silas, and Timotheus, his helpers in the work of the Lord, had discharged their office: You yourselves, brethren, know our entrance…
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