Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
Parallel translations
- WEB You are witnesses with God, how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.
- BSB You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
- NKJV You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe;
- NASB You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly and rightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers;
- NLT You yourselves are our witnesses—and so is God—that we were devout and honest and faultless toward all of you believers.
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Quick answer
Paul calls the Thessalonians and God as witnesses to how holy and blameless his conduct was. His life among them was above reproach.
Overview
Paul appeals to two witnesses—the believers and God himself—to his godly behavior. The words "holy, righteously, and blamelessly" describe conduct toward God and people that was consistent with his message. Such integrity is essential, for a minister's life either commends or contradicts the gospel he proclaims.
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- 1 Pet 5:3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
- 1 Th 1:5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
- 2 Cor 1:12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
- Titus 2:7–8In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
- 2 Tim 3:10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
- Acts 20:18And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
- 2 Th 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
- Acts 24:16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
- Acts 20:33–34I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
- 1 Th 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
- Job 31:1–39I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
- 1 Sam 12:3–5Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
- Acts 20:26Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
- Num 16:15And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
- Ps 7:3–5O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
- Jer 18:20Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.
- 1 Tim 4:12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
- 2 Cor 6:3–10Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
- 2 Cor 7:2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
- Job 29:11–17When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:
- 2 Cor 11:11Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
- Ps 18:20–24The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
- 2 Cor 11:31The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
- 2 Cor 5:11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
- 2 Cor 4:2But 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.
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