1 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.”

"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
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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:4 mean?

The verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states: "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." This verse is part of a letter written by the apostle…

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Trust and Truth: A Devotion on 1 Thessalonians 2:4

In 1 Thessalonians 2:4, the Apostle Paul writes, "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." This passage encapsulates the profound responsibility and divine entrustment that comes…

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A Prayer of Trust and Faithfulness in the Gospel

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your divine providence and the deep trust You have placed in us as Your followers. As we reflect on the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:4, "But as we were allowed…

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