10 Bible Verses about Flattery
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Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.
I urge you, brethren, to take note of those who cause divisions and difficulties, contrary to the doctrine which you have learned; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, and you care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men.
When they came, they said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are true, and care about no man; for you do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
And they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and you do not show partiality, but teach the way of God in truth.
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
From Thematic Bible
Flattery » Danger of
Flattery » Exemplified » Woman of tekoah
Flattery » Those that flatter with the tongue
Flattery » False prophets and teachers use
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
Flattery » The wicked use, to » Others
Flattery » Punishment of
Flattery » Ministers should not use
Flattery » Worldly advantage obtained by
Flattery » Flattering mouths
Flattery » Seldom gains respect
Flattery » Avoid those given to
Flattery » Exemplified » False prophets
Flattery » Hypocrites use, to » Those in authority
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
Flattery » Instance of » By israel and judah
Flattery » Wisdom, a preservative against
Flattery » Saints should not used
Flattery » Hypocrites use, to » God
Flattery » The wicked use, to » Themselves
Flattery » Exemplified » Darius's advisorss
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » Tertullus flatters felix
And when Paul was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying to Felix: "Since through you we have enjoyed much peace, and since by your provision, reforms are introduced on behalf of this nation, we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all gratitude. But, that I may not weary you further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly.
Flattery » Instance of » By herod agrippa ii
"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, because you are especially familiar with all customs and controversies of the Jews; therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.
Flattery » Instance of » By false prophets
Flattery » Instance of » Paul correctly informs felix
When the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.
Flattery » Instance of » By the herodians
And they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and you do not show partiality, but teach the way of God in truth.
Flattery » Instance of » By tyrians
Flattery » Instance of » By adonijah
Flattery » Instance of » By gideon
Flattery » Instance of » By jacob
Flattery » Instance of » By ahab
Flattery » Instance of » By mephibosheth
Flattery » Instance of » By darius's advisorss
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Flattery, Used By The Wicked
Romans 16:18For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
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