Vincent Word Studies - 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Vincent Word Studies - 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - 2:4

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - 2:4

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2:1 - 2:1
2:2 - 2:2
2:3 - 2:3
2:4 - 2:4
2:5 - 2:5
2:6 - 2:6
2:7 - 2:7
2:8 - 2:8
2:9 - 2:9
2:10 - 2:10
2:11 - 2:11
2:12 - 2:12
2:13 - 2:13
2:14 - 2:14
2:15 - 2:15
2:16 - 2:16
2:17 - 2:17
2:18 - 2:18
2:19 - 2:19

We were allowed (δεδοκιμάσμεθα)

More correctly, approved. See on 1Pe 1:7. We came and spoke to you as tested men.

Pleasing (ἀρέσκοντες)

As being those who seek to please. Comp. Gal 1:10, and ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι man-pleasers, Eph 6:6; Col 3:22. Comp. lxx, Psa 52:5 : “God hath scattered the bones of men-pleasers.” The fourth Psalm of Solomon is entitled: Against the men-pleasers (ἀνθρωπαρέσκοις).

Who proveth (δοκιμάζοντι)

Word-play with δεδοκιμάσμεθα we were approved.