1 Thessalonians 2:4-6

King James Version

⁴But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

⁵For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

⁶Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

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1 Thessalonians 2:4-6

New King James Version

⁴But as ^(A)we have been approved by God ^(B)to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, ^(C)not as pleasing men, but God ^(D)who tests our hearts. ⁵For ^(E)neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a ^[a]cloak for covetousness—^(F)God is witness. ⁶^(G)Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when ^(H)we might have ^(I)made demands ^(J)as apostles of Christ.

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1 Thessalonians 2:5 pretext for greed

1 Thessalonians 2:4-6

English Standard Version

⁴but just as we have been approved by God ^(A)to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not ^(B)to please man, but to please God ^(C)who tests our hearts. ⁵^(D)For we never came with words of flattery,^[a] as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—^(E)God is witness. ⁶^(F)Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, ^(G)though we could have made ^(H)demands as ^(I)apostles of Christ.