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1 Thessalonians 2:5-9

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

6 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else.
As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you,

7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.

8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

9 Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:5-9

Malachi 1:10 - “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:10

Jude 1:11 - Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:11 Click to read the verse Jude 1:11

1 Thessalonians 2:10 - You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who be... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10

2 Corinthians 1:23 - I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:23

Genesis 24:59 - So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and hi... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:59 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:59

Psalms 12:2 - Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2

Genesis 31:50 - If you mistreat my daughters or if you take any wives besides my daughters, even though no one ... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:50 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:50

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

Philippians 1:8 - God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 1:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:8

1 Timothy 3:3 - not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3

Acts 20:33 - I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. Click to read the verse Acts 20:33 Click to read the verse Acts 20:33

2 Peter 2:14-15 - With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:14-15

1 Samuel 12:3 - Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3

Titus 1:7 - Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick... Click to read the verse Titus 1:7 Click to read the verse Titus 1:7

1 Timothy 3:8 - Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and no... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:8

Jeremiah 6:13 - “From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all pract... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:13

Proverbs 20:19 - A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:19

1 Peter 2:16 - Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:16

1 Peter 5:2 - Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2

Matthew 23:13 - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven ... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:13

2 Corinthians 7:2 - Paul’s Joy Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, w... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:2

Isaiah 56:11 - They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough. They are shepherds who lack unders... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:11

Romans 16:18 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18

2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3

2 Peter 2:18 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18

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

Romans 1:9 - God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how con... Click to read the verse Romans 1:9 Click to read the verse Romans 1:9

2 Corinthians 11:31 - The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31

Jeremiah 8:10 - Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. From the least t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:10

Job 17:5 - If a man denounces his friends for reward, the eyes of his children will fail. Click to read the verse Job 17:5 Click to read the verse Job 17:5

Proverbs 26:28 - A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:28

Micah 3:5 - This is what the Lord says: “As for the prophets who lead my people astray, if one feeds them, ... Click to read the verse Micah 3:5 Click to read the verse Micah 3:5

Isaiah 30:10 - They say to the seers, “See no more visions!” and to the prophets, “Give us no more visions of ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:10

Proverbs 29:5 - Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:5

Proverbs 28:23 - He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23

Job 32:21-22 - I will show partiality to no one, nor will I flatter any man; Click to read the verse Job 32:21-22 Click to read the verse Job 32:21-22

Luke 20:47 - They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most ... Click to read the verse Luke 20:47 Click to read the verse Luke 20:47

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we spea... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17

2 Corinthians 11:20 - In fact, you even put up with anyone who enslaves you or exploits you or takes advantage of you... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:20

Job 16:19 - Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high. Click to read the verse Job 16:19 Click to read the verse Job 16:19

Romans 9:1 - God’s Sovereign Choice I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in... Click to read the verse Romans 9:1 Click to read the verse Romans 9:1

Psalms 12:2-3 - Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2-3

2 Corinthians 11:10 - As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boast... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:10

Job 32:22 - for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away. Click to read the verse Job 32:22 Click to read the verse Job 32:22

Psalms 5:9 - Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with destruction. Their throa... Click to read the verse Psalms 5:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 5:9

Ezekiel 12:24 - For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations among the people of Israel. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:24

Philippians 4:17 - Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:17 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:17

Revelation 18:12-13 - cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:12-13 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:12-13

2 Corinthians 12:16 - Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:16

Galatians 1:20 - I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. Click to read the verse Galatians 1:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:20

2 Corinthians 12:17 - Did I exploit you through any of the men I sent you? Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:17