1Th 2:7 | TNotes | STEP | 2:7 we were like children: Some manuscripts read we were gentle. Paul and his associates did not wield their apostolic authority to make demands (cp. Matt 20:25-28 ).

bMatt 20:25-28►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:7

2:7 ^a we were like children: Some manuscripts read we were gentle. Paul and his associates did not wield their apostolic authority to make demands (cp. Matt 20:25-28 ^b).