1 Thessalonians 2:3

Paul’s Conduct

1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain.

2 But¹ even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at ^aPhilippi, as you know, we were ^bbold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.

3 ^aFor our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

4 But as ^awe have been approved by God ^bto be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, ^cnot as pleasing men, but God ^dwho tests our hearts.

5 For ^aneither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a¹ cloak for covetousness—^bGod is witness.

6 ^aNor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when ^bwe might have ^cmade demands ^das apostles of Christ.

7 But ^awe were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased ^ato impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also ^bour own lives, because you had become dear to us.

Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:3

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American Standard Version
For our exhortation `is' not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

Amplified® Bible
For our appeal [in preaching] does not [originate] from delusion {or} error or impure purpose {or} motive, nor in fraud {or} deceit.

Contemporary English Version
We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone.

Darby English Version
For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;

Good News Bible
Our appeal to you is not based on error or impure motives, nor do we try to trick anyone.

International Standard Version
For our appeal does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.

King James Version
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

New American Standard Bible
For our exhortation does not {come} from error or impurity or by way of deceit;

New International Version
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.

New King James Version
For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;

Young's Literal Translation
for our exhortation `is' not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,

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