Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Cloak » Figurative
They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
As servants of God, you should live as free people, but do not use this freedom to cover up your wrongdoing.
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
As servants of God, you should live as free people, but do not use this freedom to cover up your wrongdoing.
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
Flattery » Ministers should not use
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
For we [apostles] are not like so many people, who "peddle" God's message merely for profit [or, "who corrupt God's message"], but in Christ's [service] we proclaim the message from God with sincerity, [realizing we are] in the presence of God.
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God.
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
For our appeal [to you was] not based on error, or impure [motives], or deception. Instead, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel. So, we speak, not trying to please people but God, who examines [the motives of] our hearts. For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this]. read more.
[And] we were not looking for honor from people, either from you or from anyone else, even though, as apostles of Christ, we could have become a burden [to you]. [Note: The idea seems to be that the apostles could have claimed financial support, but chose not to]. But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
[And] we were not looking for honor from people, either from you or from anyone else, even though, as apostles of Christ, we could have become a burden [to you]. [Note: The idea seems to be that the apostles could have claimed financial support, but chose not to]. But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
For we [apostles] are not like so many people, who "peddle" God's message merely for profit [or, "who corrupt God's message"], but in Christ's [service] we proclaim the message from God with sincerity, [realizing we are] in the presence of God.
For our appeal [to you was] not based on error, or impure [motives], or deception. Instead, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel. So, we speak, not trying to please people but God, who examines [the motives of] our hearts. For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
Words » Evil » Flattering
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].