2Cor 11:13, 1Th 2:3 | JFB | e4.org | 13. For —reason why he is unwilling they should be thought like him [BENGEL ]. such —they and those like them. false apostles —those "overmuch apostles" (see on ) are no apostles at all. deceitful workers —pretending to be "workmen" for the Lord, and really seeking their own gain.

‏ 2 Corinthians 11:13

13. For—reason why he is unwilling they should be thought like him [BENGEL].

such—they and those like them.

false apostles—those "overmuch apostles" (see on 2Co 11:5) are no apostles at all.

deceitful workers—pretending to be "workmen" for the Lord, and really seeking their own gain.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:3

3. For—The ground of his "boldness" (1Th 2:2), his freedom from all "deceit, uncleanness, and guile"; guile, before God, deceit (Greek, "imposture"), towards men (compare 2Co 1:12; 2:17; Eph 4:14); uncleanness, in relation to one's self (impure motives of carnal self-gratification in gain, 1Th 2:5), or lust; such as actuated false teachers of the Gentiles (Php 1:16; 2Pe 2:10, 14; Jude 8; Re 2:14, 15). So Simon Magus and Cerinthus taught [ESTIUS].

exhortation—The Greek means "consolation" as well as "exhortation." The same Gospel which exhorts comforts. Its first lesson to each is that of peace in believing amidst outward and inward sorrows. It comforts them that mourn (compare 1Th 2:11; Isa 61:2, 3; 2Co 1:3, 4).

of—springing from—having its source in—deceit, &c.