(A)For we never came with words of flattery,[a] as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—(B)God is witness. (C)Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, (D)though we could have made (E)demands as (F)apostles of Christ.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Or with a flattering speech

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