5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Pure' in the Bible

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, negative aspects ofSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPreaching ChristTroubling IndividualsCompetitionmotives

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Bible Theasaurus

Chaste (7 instances)
Complete (347 instances)
Consummate (4 instances)
Decent (9 instances)
Decorous (1 instance)
Delicate (37 instances)
Gross (11 instances)
Honest (52 instances)
Modest (8 instances)
Perfect (226 instances)
Saturated (5 instances)
Staring (9 instances)
Stark (4 instances)
Unadulterated (3 instances)
Virtuous (9 instances)

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