1Th 2:4 | TNotes | STEP | 2:4 In the ancient world, those entrusted with a public office had to be tested and approved . The Thessalonians (2:3 ) and God served as two witnesses to the purity of Paul’s motives .

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:4

2:4 ^a In the ancient world, those entrusted with a public office had to be tested and approved. The Thessalonians (2:3 ^b) and God served as two witnesses to the purity of Paul’s motives.