1 Thessalonians 2:5

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1 Thessalonians 2:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

5 As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

6 Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

7 On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

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