1 Thessalonians 2:3

In 9 translations

BSB

For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

KJV

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

WEB

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

ASV

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

LSV

for our exhortation [is] not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,

YLT

for our exhortation [is] not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,

DBY

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

DRC

For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit:

GNV

For our exhortation was not by deceite, nor by vncleannes, nor by guile.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἡ γὰρ παράκλησις ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐκ πλάνης οὐδὲ ἐξ ἀκαθαρσίας οὐδὲ ἐν δόλῳ,

RP2018

Ἡ γὰρ παράκλησις ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐκ πλάνης, οὐδὲ ἐξ ἀκαθαρσίας, οὔτε ἐν δόλῳ·

TR-Boyd

Ἡ γὰρ παράκλησις ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐκ πλάνης, οὐδὲ ἐξ ἀκαθαρσίας, οὔτε ἐν δόλῳ·

SCR1894

η γαρ παρακλησις ημων ουκ εκ πλανης ουδε εξ ακαθαρσιας ουτε εν δολω

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in…
• 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:5–6As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
• 2 Corinthians 12:16–18Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery. Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you? I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in…
• 1 Samuel 12:3Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I…
• Numbers 16:15Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
• 2 Peter 1:16For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
• Acts 20:33–34I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
• 2 Thessalonians 2:11For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,
• 2 Corinthians 11:13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more. For you know…

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