1 Thessalonians 2:3

New Century Version

Our appeal does not come from lies or wrong reasons, nor were we trying to trick you.

Cross References

Numbers 16:15

Then Moses became very angry and said to the Lord, “Don’t accept their gifts. I have not taken anything from them, not even a donkey, and I have not done wrong to any of them.”

Acts 13:15

After the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were read, the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have any message that will encourage the people, please speak.”

Acts 4:36

One of the believers was named Joseph, a Levite born in Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas (which means “one who encourages”).

2 Corinthians 11:13

Such men are not true apostles but are workers who lie. They change themselves to look like apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We do not sell the word of God for a profit as many other people do. But in Christ we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have turned away from secret and shameful ways. We use no trickery, and we do not change the teaching of God. We teach the truth plainly, showing everyone who we are. Then they can know in their hearts what kind of people we are in God’s sight.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We do not preach about ourselves, but we preach that Jesus Christ is Lord and that we are your servants for Jesus.

2 Corinthians 6:8

Some people honor us, but others blame us. Some people say evil things about us, but others say good things. Some people say we are liars, but we speak the truth.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Open your hearts to us. We have not done wrong to anyone, we have not ruined the faith of anyone, and we have not cheated anyone.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

God called us to be holy and does not want us to live in sin.

2 Thessalonians 2:11

For this reason God sends them something powerful that leads them away from the truth so they will believe a lie.

2 Peter 1:16

When we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not telling just clever stories that someone invented. But we saw the greatness of Jesus with our own eyes.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must testify against me before the Lord and his appointed king. Did I steal anyone’s ox or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever secretly accept money to pretend not to see something wrong? If I did any of these things, I will make it right.”