1 Thessalonians 2:5

Never at any time, as you know, did we use the language of flattery, or make false professions in order to hide selfish aims. God will bear witness to that.

Acts 20:33

I have never coveted any one's gold or silver or clothing.

Romans 1:9

God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,

2 Peter 2:3

In their covetousness they will try to make you a source of profit by their fabrications; but for a long time past their Sentence has not been standing idle, nor their Ruin slumbering.

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples, with the Herodians, to say to him: "Teacher, we know that you are an honest man, and that you teach the way of God honestly, and are not afraid of any one; for you pay no regard to a man's position.

Matthew 23:13

But alas for you, Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, hypocrites that you are! You turn the key of the Kingdom of Heaven in men's faces. For you do not go in yourselves, nor yet allow those who try to go in to do so.

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,

Romans 16:18

For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.

2 Corinthians 2:17

Unlike many people, we are not in the habit of making profit out of God's Message; but in all sincerity, and bearing God's commission, we speak before him in union with Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:2

No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room for us in your hearts. In no instance have we ever wronged, or harmed, or taken advantage of, any one.

2 Corinthians 12:17

Do you assert that I took advantage of you through any of those whom I have sent to you?

Galatians 1:20

(As to what I am now writing to you, I call God to witness that I am speaking the truth).

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You will bear witness, and God also, that our relations with you who believed in Christ were pure, and upright, and beyond reproach.

1 Timothy 3:3

not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;

1 Timothy 3:8

So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,

Titus 1:7

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

1 Peter 5:2

I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;

2 Peter 2:14-15

They have eyes only for adulteresses, eyes never tired of sin; they entice weak souls; their minds are trained to covet; they live under a curse.

2 Peter 2:18

With boastful and foolish talk, they appeal to the passions of man's lower nature, and, by their profligacy, entice those who are just escaping from the men who live such misguided lives.

Jude 1:11

Alas for them! They walk in the steps of Cain; led astray by Balaam's love of gain, they plunge into sin, and meet their ruin through rebellion like that of Korah.

Revelation 18:12-13

their cargoes of gold, or silver, or precious stones, or pearls, or fine linen, or purple robes, or silk, or scarlet cloth; nor their many scented woods; nor their many articles of ivory; nor their many articles of choicest wood, or brass, or iron, or marble;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

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Bible References

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Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples, with the Herodians, to say to him: "Teacher, we know that you are an honest man, and that you teach the way of God honestly, and are not afraid of any one; for you pay no regard to a man's position.
2 Peter 2:18
With boastful and foolish talk, they appeal to the passions of man's lower nature, and, by their profligacy, entice those who are just escaping from the men who live such misguided lives.

General references

1 Thessalonians 2:3
Our appeal to you was not based on a delusion, nor was it made from unworthy motives, or with any intention of misleading you.