1 Thessalonians 2:3

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1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

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For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness

Finally, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, just as you are doing, you do so more and more.

I have coveted no one's silver or gold or clothes.

For we are not, like so many, peddling the word of God; but as men of sincerity, as from God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.

But be that as it may, I did not burden you myself. Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery!

For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.