1 Thessalonians 2 · Verse 10

1 Thessalonians 2:10

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
1 Thessalonians 2:10, King James Version

1 Thessalonians 2:10 in other translations

BSBYou are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
WEBYou are witnesses with God how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.
ASVYe are witnesses, and God also, how holily and righteously and unblamably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:
YLTye are witnesses--God also--how kindly and righteously, and blamelessly to you who believe we became,
DARBYYe are witnesses, and God, how piously and righteously and blamelessly we have conducted ourselves with you that believe:
BBEYou are witnesses, with God, how holy and upright and free from all evil was our way of life among you who have faith;
WebsterYe are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and unblamably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

What does 1 Thessalonians 2:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. Ye are witnesses--as to our outward conduct. God--as to our inner motives. holily--towards God. justly--towards men. unblamably--in relation to ourselves. behaved ourselves--Greek, "were made to be," namely, by God. among you that believe--rather, "before (that is, in the eyes of) you that believe"; whatever we may have seemed in the eyes of the unbelieving. As 1Th 2:9 refers to their outward occupation in the world; so 1Th 2:10, to their character among believers.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 10. Ye are witnesses. They had a full opportunity of knowing his manner of life.

And God also. 1Thes 2:5.

How holily. Piously--observing all the duties of religion.

And justly. In our intercourse with men. I did them no wrong.

And unblameably. This seems to refer to his duties both to God and man. In reference to all those duties no one could bring a charge against him. Every duty was faithfully performed. This is not a claim to absolute perfection, but it is a claim to consistency of character, and to faithfulness in duty, which every Christian should be enabled to make. Every man, professing religion, should so live as to be able to appeal to all who have had an opportunity of knowing him, as witnesses that he was consistent and faithful, and that there was nothing which could be laid to his charge.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily - i.e., in reference to God; how justly in reference to men; and unblamably in reference to our spirit and conduct, as ministers of Christ, we behaved ourselves among you. What a consciousness of his own integrity must St. Paul have had to use the expressions that are here! No hypocrite, and none who did the work of the Lord carelessly, could make such an appeal both to God and man.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion, and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This is the way to win people. We should not only be faithful to our calling as Christians, but in our particular callings and relations. Our great gospel privilege is, that God has called us to his kingdom and glory. The great gospel duty is, that we walk worthy of God. We…

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1 Thessalonians 2:10 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ὑμεῖςhumeisYou [are]G4771
μάρτυρεςmartureswitnessesG3144
καὶkaiandG2532
ὁho<the>G3588
θεός,theosGod,G2316
ὡςhōshowG5613
ὁσίωςhosiōsholilyG3743
καὶkaiandG2532
δικαίωςdikaiōsrighteouslyG1346
καὶkaiandG2532
ἀμέμπτωςamemptōsblamelesslyG274
ὑμῖνhumintoward youG4771
τοῖςtoisthoseG3588
πιστεύουσινpisteuousinbelievingG4100
ἐγενήθημεν,egenēthēmenwe were,G1096

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Cross references for 1 Thessalonians 2:10

  • 1 Peter 5:3

    Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:5

    For 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 1:12

    For 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 2:7-8

    In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

  • Acts 20:18

    And 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 3:10

    But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

  • 1 Samuel 12:3-5

    Behold, 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. And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man’s hand. And he said unto them, The Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.

  • Acts 20:26

    Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:7

    For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

  • 2 Corinthians 11:11

    Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.

  • Acts 20:33-34

    I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

  • Jeremiah 18:20

    Shall 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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
witnesses.
1:5; 1Sa 12:3-5; Ac 20:18,26,33,34; 2Co 4:2; 5:11; 11:11,31
how.
Nu 16:15; Job 29:11-17; 31:1-39; Ps 7:3-5; 18:20-24; Jer 18:20
Ac 24:16; 2Co 1:12; 6:3-10; 7:2; 2Th 3:7; 1Ti 4:12; 2Ti 3:10
Tit 2:7,8; 1Pe 5:3

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Context

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:9

    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.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:10

    Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:11

    As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

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1 Thessalonians 2:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Vosotros sois testigos, y Dios, de cuán santa y justa é irreprensiblemente nos condujimos con vosotros que creísteis:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Vous-mêmes, vous êtes témoins, et Dieu aussi, combien nous nous sommes conduits saintement, et justement, et irréprochablement envers vous qui croyez,
German
Elberfelder 1871
Ihr seid Zeugen und Gott, wie göttlich und gerecht und untadelig wir gegen euch, die Glaubenden, waren;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Vos testes estis, et Deus, quam sancte, et juste, et sine querela, vobis, qui credidistis, fuimus: