1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
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Context
1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our Elohim to speak unto you the gospel of Elohim with much contention.
3 For our exhortation not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4 But as we were allowed of Elohim to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but Elohim, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; Elohim witness: