Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Cloak » Figurative
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, but [use it and live] as bond-servants of God.
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, but [use it and live] as bond-servants of God.
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
Flattery » Ministers should not use
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God.
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
For our appeal does not come from delusion or impure motives, nor [is it motivated] by deceit [our message is complete, accurate, and based on the truth—it does not change].
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
For our appeal [in preaching] does not [originate] from delusion or error or impure purpose or motive, nor in fraud or deceit. But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the glad tidings (the Gospel), so we speak not to please men but to please God, Who tests our hearts [ expecting them to be approved]. For as you well know, we never resorted either to words of flattery or to any cloak to conceal greedy motives or pretexts for gain, [as] God is our witness. read more.
Nor did we seek to extract praise and honor and glory from men, either from you or from anyone else, though we might have asserted our authority [stood on our dignity and claimed honor] as apostles (special missionaries) of Christ (the Messiah). But we behaved gently when we were among you, like a devoted mother nursing and cherishing her own children.
Nor did we seek to extract praise and honor and glory from men, either from you or from anyone else, though we might have asserted our authority [stood on our dignity and claimed honor] as apostles (special missionaries) of Christ (the Messiah). But we behaved gently when we were among you, like a devoted mother nursing and cherishing her own children.
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God.
For our appeal [in preaching] does not [originate] from delusion or error or impure purpose or motive, nor in fraud or deceit. But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the glad tidings (the Gospel), so we speak not to please men but to please God, Who tests our hearts [ expecting them to be approved]. For as you well know, we never resorted either to words of flattery or to any cloak to conceal greedy motives or pretexts for gain, [as] God is our witness.
Words » Evil » Flattering
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—