1 Thessalonians 2:3

New International Reader's Version

The appeal we make is based on truth. It comes from a pure heart. We are not trying to trick you.

Cross References

Numbers 16:15

Then Moses became very angry. He said to the Lord, “Don’t accept their offering. I haven’t taken even a donkey from them. In fact, I haven’t done anything wrong to any of them.”

Acts 13:15

The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent word to Paul and his companions. They said, “Brothers, do you have any words of instruction for the people? If you do, please speak.”

Acts 4:36

Joseph was a Levite from Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas. The name Barnabas means Son of Help.

2 Corinthians 11:13

People like that are false apostles. They are workers who tell lies. They only pretend to be apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17

Unlike many people, we aren’t selling God’s word to make money. In fact, it is just the opposite. Because of Christ we speak honestly before God. We speak like people God has sent.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.

2 Corinthians 4:5

The message we preach is not about ourselves. Our message is about Jesus Christ. We say that he is Lord. And we say that we serve you because of Jesus.

2 Corinthians 6:8

We serve God in times of glory and shame. We serve him whether the news about us is bad or good. We are true to our calling. But people treat us as if we were pretenders.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room for us in your hearts. We haven’t done anything wrong to anyone. We haven’t caused anyone to sin. We haven’t taken advantage of anyone.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

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

1 Thessalonians 4:7

That’s because God chose us to live pure lives. He wants us to be holy.

2 Thessalonians 2:11

So God will fool them completely. Then they will believe the lie.

2 Peter 1:16

We told you about the time our Lord Jesus Christ came with power. But we didn’t make up clever stories when we told you about it. With our own eyes we saw him in all his majesty.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I stand. Bring charges against me if you can. The Lord is a witness. And so is his anointed king. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Have I cheated anyone? Have I treated anyone badly? Have I accepted money from anyone who wanted special favors? If I’ve done any of these things, I’ll make it right.”