Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Deceit » Ministers should lay aside
But we have renounced the covert things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor misrepresenting the word of God, but by the disclosure of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
For we are not as other men, huckstering the word of God, but as from purity. But we speak in Christ as from God in the sight of God.
For we came neither in word of flattery (at any time as ye know) nor a pretense of greed (God is witness)
But we have renounced the covert things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor misrepresenting the word of God, but by the disclosure of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
For our exhortation is not from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deception, but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good-news, thus we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who proves our hearts. For we came neither in word of flattery (at any time as ye know) nor a pretense of greed (God is witness) read more.
nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others. While able to bear down as apostles of Christ, nevertheless we became gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse cherishes her own children.
nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others. While able to bear down as apostles of Christ, nevertheless we became gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse cherishes her own children.
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
For we are not as other men, huckstering the word of God, but as from purity. But we speak in Christ as from God in the sight of God.
For our exhortation is not from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deception, but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good-news, thus we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who proves our hearts. For we came neither in word of flattery (at any time as ye know) nor a pretense of greed (God is witness)