Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
as—according as; even as.
allowed—Greek, "We have been approved on trial," "deemed fit." This word corresponds to "God which trieth our hearts" below. This approval as to sincerity depends solely on the grace and mercy of God (Acts 9:15; I Corinthians 7:25; II Corinthians 3:5; I Timothy 1:11-12).
not as pleasing—not as persons who seek to please men; characteristic of false teachers (Galatians 1:10).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Thessalonians 2:4:
2 Corinthians 4:2
Galatians 1:10
Ephesians 6:6
1 Thessalonians 2:1
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