I Thessalonians 2:4
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 I Thessalonians 2:4 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
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.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
But, having been found worthy by God to be entrusted with the good news, therefore we tell it; with a view to please, not people, but God who proves our hearts.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
sondern so, wie wir von Gott bewährt worden sind, mit dem Evangelium betraut zu werden, also reden wir, nicht um Menschen zu gefallen, sondern Gott, der unsere Herzen prüft.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Sino según fuimos aprobados de Dios para que se nos encargase el evangelio, así hablamos; no como los que agradan á los hombres, sino á Dios, el cual prueba nuestros corazones.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
mas, como fomos aprovados por Deus para que o evangelho nos fosse confiado, assim falamos; não para agradar as pessoas, mas sim a Deus, que prova os nossos corações.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Mas, assim como fomos aprovados por Deus para que o Evangelho nos fosse confiado, assim falamos, não para agradar a homens, mas para agradar a Deus. Ele é Aquele que examina nossos corações.
📖 I Thessalonians 2:4 in Context
2But 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.
3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4But 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.
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
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