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For our appeal does not come from error or impure motives, or by way of deceit. Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts. Indeed, as you know, we never at any time used flattering speech, nor did we act with greed as a motive. God is our witness.

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For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,(A) nor are we trying to trick you.(B) On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.(C) We are not trying to please people(D) but God, who tests our hearts.(E) You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed(F)—God is our witness.(G)

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