1 Thessalonians 2:10

1 Thessalonians 2:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
• New International Version (NIV)You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe;

Context of 1 Thessalonians 2:10

8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us. 9Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. 11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— 12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 word by word

ὑμεῖς μάρτυρες καὶ ὁ θεός, ὡς ὁσίως καὶ δικαίως καὶ ἀμέμπτως ὑμῖν τοῖς πιστεύουσιν ἐγενήθημεν,Read the interlinear

• Youσύsu · youG4771
• witnessesμάρτυςmartus · witnessG3144
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• of howὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• holyὁσίωςhosiōs · devoutlyG3743
• righteousδικαίωςdikaiōs · rightlyG1346
• blamelessἀμέμπτωςamemptōs · blamelesslyG274
• our conduct wasγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• believedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 2:10

• 1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
• 1 Samuel 12:3Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”
• Acts 20:18When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.
• 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
• 2 Corinthians 5:11Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
• 2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
• Numbers 16:15Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
• Job 29:11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,
• Job 31:1“I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin?
• Psalms 7:3O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands,
• Psalms 18:20The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.
• Jeremiah 18:20Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them.
• Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
• 2 Corinthians 1:12For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
• 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 2:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily - i.e., in reference to God; how justly in reference to men; and unblamably in reference to our spirit and conduct, as ministers of Christ, we behaved ourselves among you. What a consciousness of his own integrity must St. Paul have had to use the expressions that are here! No hypocrite, and none who did the work of the Lord carelessly, could make such an appeal both to God and man.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Ye are witnesses - They had a full opportunity of knowing his manner of life. And God also - See the notes on ver 5. How holily - Piously - observing all the duties of religion. And justly - In our contact with people. I did them no wrong. And unblameably - This seems to refer to his duties both to God and man. In reference to all those duties no one could bring a charge against him. Every duty was faithfully performed. This is not a claim to absolute…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-12Verses 7-12 Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion, and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This is the way to win people. We should not only be faithful to our calling as Christians, but in our particular callings and relations. Our great gospel privilege is, that God has called us to his kingdom and glory. The great gospel duty is, that we walk worthy of God. We should live as becomes those…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Both God and the Thessalonians were witnesses that Paul behaved in a dedicated and honest way (see 2:5). These qualities come from terms used in ancient literature to describe obedience to both divine and human laws.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Ye are witnesses--as to our outward conduct. God--as to our inner motives. holily--towards God. justly--towards men. unblamably--in relation to ourselves. behaved ourselves--Greek, "were made to be," namely, by God. among you that believe--rather, "before (that is, in the eyes of) you that believe"; whatever we may have seemed in the eyes of the unbelieving. As 1Th 2:9 refers to their outward occupation in the world; so 1Th 2:10, to their character…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings