1 Thessalonians 2:3 bbe — For our witness does not come from error or from an unclean heart or from deceit:

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"For our witness does not come from error or from an unclean heart or from deceit:"

— 1 Thessalonians 2:3, Bible in Basic English

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1 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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For you yourselves, brothers, are conscious that our coming among you was not without effect:

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But after we had first undergone much pain and been cruelly attacked as you saw, at Philippi, by the help of God we gave you the good news without fear, though everything was against us.

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For our witness does not come from error or from an unclean heart or from deceit:

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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.

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For it is common knowledge among you that we never made use of smooth-sounding false words, and God is witness that at no time were we secretly desiring profit for ourselves,

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Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:3 say?
1 Thessalonians 2:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For our witness does not come from error or from an unclean heart or from deceit:”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 2:3 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 3.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 2:3.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 2:3 in?
1 Thessalonians 2:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 2:3?
1 Thessalonians 2:3 reads (BBE): “For our witness does not come from error or from an unclean heart or from deceit:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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