1 Thessalonians 2:4

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - Amplified Bible

But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the glad tidings (the Gospel), so we speak not to please men but to please God, Who tests our hearts [expecting them to be approved].

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - American Standard Version

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.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - Bible in Basic English

But even as the good news was given to us by the approval of God, so we give it out; not as pleasing men, but God by whom our hearts are tested.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - Darby Bible

but even as we have been approved of God to have the glad tidings entrusted to us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who proves our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - English Standard Version

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - King James Version

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.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

sino que asì como hemos sido aprobados por Dios para que se nos confiara el evangelio, asì hablamos, no como agradando a los hombres, sino a Dios que examina nuestros corazones.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - The Message

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - New American Standard Bible

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

sino que asì como hemos sido aprobados por Dios para que se nos confiara el evangelio, asì hablamos, no como agradando a los hombres, sino a Dios que examina nuestros corazones.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - World English Bible

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - Young's Living Translation

but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts,

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - Additional Comments

It may be easy to trick men, but God is one who will not be tricked. God knows our hearts even better than we do. He sees our motivations in what we do.
I must examine my heart - what is my motivation for teaching? I must look carefully, to see what God sees. Am I trying to please men or God?
Tell me, is there anything you do to help others, or plan to do? Why do you do it? Dig deep - what are the motivations you have, whenever you help others? Are you trying to please men or God? A litmus test may be taking a look at how you feel, how you react, when praised for your work.
We need to pray for God to purge any selfishness from any work we do.

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