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1 Thessalonians 2:4-5

4 On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.

5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:4-5

Numbers 27:16 - “May the Lord, the God of the spirits of all mankind, appoint a man over this community Click to read the verse Numbers 27:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 27:16

Hebrews 4:13 - Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare befor... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13

2 Timothy 2:15 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be asha... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15

Psalms 44:21 - would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart? Click to read the verse Psalms 44:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:21

John 21:17 - The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesu... Click to read the verse John 21:17 Click to read the verse John 21:17

Jeremiah 17:10 - “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, ac... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10

1 Chronicles 29:17 - I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17

Proverbs 17:3 - The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:3

Judges 6:27 - So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the Lord told him. But because he was afraid of h... Click to read the verse Judges 6:27 Click to read the verse Judges 6:27

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2

Acts 20:27 - For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Click to read the verse Acts 20:27 Click to read the verse Acts 20:27

Galatians 2:7 - On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to th... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:7

2 Timothy 2:4 - No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:4

Acts 12:3 - When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during ... Click to read the verse Acts 12:3 Click to read the verse Acts 12:3

Luke 16:11 - So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true ri... Click to read the verse Luke 16:11 Click to read the verse Luke 16:11

Deuteronomy 1:17 - Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of any man... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:17

Revelation 2:23 - I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hear... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23

2 Corinthians 5:16 - So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:16

Deuteronomy 33:9 - He said of his father and mother, ‘I have no regard for them.’ He did not recognize his brother... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:9

1 Corinthians 9:17 - If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:17

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

1 Timothy 6:20 - Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opp... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:20 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:20

2 Timothy 2:2 - And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:2

Ephesians 6:6 - Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doin... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:6

2 Chronicles 18:13 - But Micaiah said, “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what my God says.” Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:13

Mark 12:14 - They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by m... Click to read the verse Mark 12:14 Click to read the verse Mark 12:14

Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16

John 2:24-25 - But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Click to read the verse John 2:24-25 Click to read the verse John 2:24-25

Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10

Romans 2:29 - No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the... Click to read the verse Romans 2:29 Click to read the verse Romans 2:29

2 Corinthians 5:11 - The Ministry of Reconciliation Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to pers... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11

1 Kings 8:39 - then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to al... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 - My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration o... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Psalms 7:9 - O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and ... Click to read the verse Psalms 7:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:9

Psalms 17:3 - Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3

Psalms 139:1-2 - Psalm 139 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O Lord, you have searched me and you kn... Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1-2

Jeremiah 32:19 - great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to all the ways of men; y... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:19

Hebrews 11:5 - By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be f... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:5

2 Kings 16:16 - And Uriah the priest did just as King Ahaz had ordered. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 16:16 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 16:16

1 Corinthians 7:25 - Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lor... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25

Titus 1:3 - and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me ... Click to read the verse Titus 1:3 Click to read the verse Titus 1:3

Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22

1 Timothy 1:11 - that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11

Romans 8:27 - And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:27 Click to read the verse Romans 8:27

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 - Apostles of Christ So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

2 Timothy 1:14 - Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:14 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:14

1 Timothy 1:11-13 - that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11-13