1 Thessalonians 2:4

We were allowed [δ ε δ ο κ ι μ α σ μ ε θ α]. More correctly, approved. See on 1 Peter 1:7. We came and spoke to you as tested men.

Pleasing [α ρ ε σ κ ο ν τ ε ς]. As being those who seek to please. Comp. Galatians 1:10, and ajnqrwpareskoi man - pleasers, Ephesians 6:6; Colossians 3:22. Comp. LXX, Psalms 52:5 : "God hath scattered the bones of men - pleasers." The fourth Psalm of Solomon is entitled : Against the men - pleasers [α ν θ ρ ω π α ρ ε σ κ ο ι ς].

Who proveth [δ ο κ ι μ α ζ ο ν τ ι]. Word - play with dedokimasmeqa we were approved.