1 Thessalonians 2:5

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.

9 For you remember, brethren, our ^alabor and toil; for laboring night and day, ^bthat we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

10 ^aYou are witnesses, and God also, ^bhow devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe;

11 as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and¹ charged every one of you, as a father does his own children,

12 ^athat you would walk worthy of God ^bwho calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

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Definitions of words in 1 Thessalonians 2:5:

As {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Covetousness {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Covetousness {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Time {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Witness {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Witness {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Cloak {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

Other definition entries containing 1 Thessalonians 2:5:

Thessalonians, The First Epistle Of Paul To The {I.S.B.E.}

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