KJV King James Version
Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
VERSE STUDY • KJV
1 Thessalonians 2:10
Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
WEB World English Bible
You are witnesses with God, how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.
ASV American Standard Version
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and righteously and unblamably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
ye are witnesses—God also—how kindly and righteously, and blamelessly to you who believe we became,
Surrounding context — 1 Thessalonians 2
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
10 Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children,
12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ὑμεῖςG4771 · suyouμάρτυρεςG3144 · martuswitnessκαὶG2532 · kaiandὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoθεός,G2316 · theosGodὡςG5613 · hōsas/whenὁσίωςG3743 · hosiōsdevoutlyκαὶG2532 · kaiandδικαίωςG1346 · dikaiōsrightlyκαὶG2532 · kaiandἀμέμπτωςG274 · amemptōsblamelesslyὑμῖνG4771 · suyouτοῖςG3588 · hothe/this/whoπιστεύουσινG4100 · pisteuōto trust (in)ἐγενήθημεν,G1096 · ginomaito be
Cross-references
1 Thessalonians 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 Corinthians 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.1 Peter 5:3Neither as being lords over [God’s] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.Titus 2:7-8In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,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 Timothy 3:10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,1 Samuel 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.Jeremiah 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.Psalm 7:3-5O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;2 Corinthians 7:2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.2 Thessalonians 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:Numbers 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.Acts 20:33-34I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.2 Corinthians 11:11Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.Psalm 18:20-24The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.Acts 24:16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and [toward] men.Job 29:11-17When the ear heard [me], then it blessed me; and when the eye saw [me], it gave witness to me:
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