(A)For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

But as (B)we have been approved by God (C)to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, (D)not as pleasing men, but God (E)who tests our hearts. For (F)neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a [a]cloak for covetousness—(G)God is witness.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 pretext for greed

For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,(A) nor are we trying to trick you.(B) On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.(C) We are not trying to please people(D) but God, who tests our hearts.(E) You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed(F)—God is our witness.(G)

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