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 neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to live and to please God, even as you are living, that you excel more and more.

Moses was very angry, and said to the LORD, "Do not respect their offering: I have not taken one donkey from them, neither have I hurt one of them."

Here I am. Witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind my eyes therewith? I will restore it to you."

I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or clothing.

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

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles.

But be it so, I did not myself burden you. But, being crafty, I caught you with deception.

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