1Th 2:5 | TNotes | STEP | 2:5 Flattery was a common means of getting financial gain from others. Paul denies that he flattered the Thessalonians in order to be given money . He again calls both the Thessalonians and God as witnesses (cp. 2:10 ; Deut 19:15 ; 2 Cor 13:1 ; 1 Tim 5:19 ).

cDeut 19:15►

d2 Cor 13:1►

e1 Tim 5:19►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:5

2:5 ^a Flattery was a common means of getting financial gain from others. Paul denies that he flattered the Thessalonians in order to be given money. He again calls both the Thessalonians and God as witnesses (cp. 2:10 ^b; Deut 19:15 ^c; 2 Cor 13:1 ^d; 1 Tim 5:19 ^e).