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1 Thessalonians 2:3

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For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

For {G1063} our {G2257} exhortation {G3874} was not {G3756} of {G1537} deceit {G4106}, nor {G3761} of {G1537} uncleanness {G167}, nor {G3777} in {G1722} guile {G1388}:

For the appeal we make does not flow from error or from impure motives, neither do we try to trick people.

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

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

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Cross-References

  • 2 Corinthians 4:2 (8 votes)

    But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:17 (8 votes)

    For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:5 (4 votes)

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

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:6 (4 votes)

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

  • 2 Corinthians 12:16 (4 votes)

    But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:18 (4 votes)

    I desired Titus, and with [him] I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? [walked we] not in the same steps?

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (4 votes)

    For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.