1 Thessalonians 2:1
American King James For yourselves, brothers, know our entrance in to you, that it was not in vain:
American Standard Version For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been found vain:
King James For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
World English Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you wasn’t in vain,
1 Thessalonians 2:2
American King James But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.
American Standard Version but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.
King James But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
World English Bible but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
American King James For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
American Standard Version For our exhortation `is' not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
King James For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
World English Bible For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.
1 Thessalonians 2:4
American King James 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 tries our hearts.
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.
King James 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.
World English Bible But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak—not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
American King James For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:
American Standard Version For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
King James For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
World English Bible For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
1 Thessalonians 2:6
American King James Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
American Standard Version nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
King James Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
World English Bible nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:7
American King James But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:
American Standard Version But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:
King James But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
World English Bible But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.
1 Thessalonians 2:8
American King James So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear to us.
American Standard Version even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.
King James 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.
World English Bible Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
American King James For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
American Standard Version For ye remember, brethren, our labor and travail: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
King James 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.
World English Bible For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
American King James You are witnesses, and God also, how piously and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
American Standard Version Ye are witnesses, and God `also', how holily and righteously and unblameably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:
King James Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
World English Bible You are witnesses with God how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:11
American King James As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,
American Standard Version as ye know how we `dealt with' each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging `you', and testifying,
King James As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
World English Bible As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
American King James That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.
American Standard Version to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.
King James That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
World English Bible to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
American King James For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe.
American Standard Version And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, `even the word' of God, ye accepted `it' not `as' the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.
King James 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.
World English Bible For this cause we also thank God without ceasing that when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, God’s word, which also works in you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
American King James For you, brothers, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
American Standard Version For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judaea in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;
King James For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
World English Bible For you, brothers, became imitators of the assemblies of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus; for you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews
1 Thessalonians 2:15
American King James Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
American Standard Version who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove out us, and pleased not God, and are contrary to all men;
King James Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
World English Bible who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out, and don’t please God, and are contrary to all men,
1 Thessalonians 2:16
American King James Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath is come on them to the uttermost.
American Standard Version forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved; to fill up their sins always: but the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
King James Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
World English Bible forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, to fill up their sins always. But wrath has come on them to the uttermost.
1 Thessalonians 2:17
American King James But we, brothers, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
American Standard Version But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:
King James But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
World English Bible But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
1 Thessalonians 2:18
American King James Why we would have come to you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
American Standard Version because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.
King James Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
World English Bible because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
American King James For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
American Standard Version For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
King James For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
World English Bible For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 2:20
American King James For you are our glory and joy.
American Standard Version For ye are our glory and our joy.
King James For ye are our glory and joy.
World English Bible For you are our glory and our joy.