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1 Thessalonians 2:5-6
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5 (A)For we never came with words of flattery,[a] as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—(B)God is witness. 6 (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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1 Thessalonians 2:5-6
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5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed(A)—God is our witness.(B) 6 We were not looking for praise from people,(C) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles(D) of Christ we could have asserted our authority.(E)

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