Geneva Bible Notes (1560): 1 Thessalonians 2

^{1 !} To the intent they shuld not faitn vnder the crosse.

^{1 a} Not in outwarde shewe and in pompe, but in trauel & in the feare of God.

^{2 !} He commendeth his diligence in preaching.

^{2 b} By his helpe and grace.

^{4 c} Which declareth a naughtie conscience.

^{7 d} He humbled himself to supporte all things without all respect of lucre: euen as the tender mother which nourceth he children, and thinketh no office to vile for her childrens sake.

^{7 /} Or, in autoritie.

^{10 e} For it is not possible to auoide the reproches of the wicked, which euer hate good doings.

^{13 !} And theirs is obeing.

^{14 f} In his Name and vnder his protection.

^{15 g} And wolde hinder all men frm their saluation.

^{16 h} And heape vp the measure, {Mat.13, 32}

^{16 i} He meaneth not this of all the Jewes in general: but of certeine of them particularly which ceased not after they ahd put Christ to death, to persecute his worde, and his ministers.

^{18 !} He excuseth his absence, that he colde not come and open his heart to them.

^{19 k} Therefore I colde not forget you, except I wolde forget my self.