1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; Elohim witness:
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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:
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Messiah.
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: